Red gram, whole: nutrition for pregnancy & family

Nutrition per 100 g (USDA)

Values: USDA FoodData Central, Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw (FDC ID 172436; public domain). This is USDA's analysis of the same food, not of the Indian sample in IFCT, so figures for this exact variety may differ. See the full USDA page.

What 100 g gives you in pregnancy

• Folate lowers the risk of neural tube defects, which form in the first weeks of pregnancy.

From the USDA values above, against NIH / US Dietary Reference Intakes recommended intakes for pregnancy. Requirements differ by country, so percentages are only meaningful against the authority named here. They describe 100 g of this food, not a meal plan; your doctor may advise different amounts for you.

Explore further

By USDA's figures, Red gram, whole is a notable source of folate, iron and calcium — see what each does in pregnancy.

More grain legumes: Bengal gram, dal, Bengal gram, whole, Black gram, dal, Black gram, whole, Cowpea, brown, Cowpea, white.

Red gram, whole in Indian languages

Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.

Why it can help during pregnancy

• Iron: Iron supports the extra blood your body makes during pregnancy.
• Folate: Folate supports your baby's early neural development.
• Calcium: Calcium helps build your baby's bones and teeth.

Consensus public-health guidance (WHO / ICMR-NIN), for nutrients the USDA values show this food is a good source of. A balanced, varied diet matters more than any single food.