Nutrition Sources

PROTEIN SOURCES

(Recommended Daily Intake for protein during pregnancy is 71 grams.)

FOOD: Chicken, cooked

SERVING SIZE: 3 ounces

PROTEIN (G): 26

FOOD: Turkey breast, roasted

SERVING SIZE: 3 ounces

PROTEIN (G): 26

FOOD: Pork loin or chops, roasted

SERVING SIZE: 3 ounces

PROTEIN (G): 24

FOOD: Beef, cooked

SERVING SIZE: 3 ounces

PROTEIN (G): 23

FOOD: Shrimp, cooked

SERVING SIZE: 4 ounces

PROTEIN (G): 23

FOOD: Tuna fish, canned

SERVING SIZE: 3 ounces

PROTEIN (G): 22

FOOD: Ham, cured

SERVING SIZE: 3 ounces

PROTEIN (G): 19

FOOD: Salmon, cooked

SERVING SIZE: 3 ounces

PROTEIN (G): 19

FOOD: Cottage cheese

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

PROTEIN (G): 16

FOOD: Catfish, cooked

SERVING SIZE: 3 ounces

PROTEIN (G): 15

FOOD: Tempeh

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

PROTEIN (G): 15

FOOD: Cheddar cheese

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

PROTEIN (G): 14

FOOD: Reduced-fat yogurt

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

PROTEIN (G): 13

FOOD: Egg, hard-boiled

SERVING SIZE: 1 egg

PROTEIN (G): 6

FOOD: Edamame, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ⅓ cup

PROTEIN (G): 11

FOOD: Tofu, extra-firm

SERVING SIZE: 4 ounces

PROTEIN (G): 11

FOOD: Roasted peanuts

SERVING SIZE: ¼ cup

PROTEIN (G): 10

FOOD: Lentils, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

PROTEIN (G): 9

FOOD: Deli ham

SERVING SIZE: 2 ounces

PROTEIN (G): 9

FOOD: Peanut butter

SERVING SIZE: 2 tablespoons

PROTEIN (G): 8

FOOD: Milk, reduced-fat 2%

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

PROTEIN (G): 8

FOOD: Kidney beans

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

PROTEIN (G): 7

FOOD: Chickpeas, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

PROTEIN (G): 7

FOOD: Mozzarella string cheese

SERVING SIZE: 1 cheese string

PROTEIN (G): 7

FOOD: Vegetarian baked beans

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

PROTEIN (G): 6

FOOD: Turkey loaf (breast meat)

SERVING SIZE: 4 slices

PROTEIN (G): 6

FOOD: Jarlsberg cheese

SERVING SIZE: 1 slice

PROTEIN (G): 6

FOOD: Muenster cheese

SERVING SIZE: 1 slice

PROTEIN (G): 6

FOOD: Kraft Singles cheese

SERVING SIZE: 1 slice

PROTEIN (G): 4

FOOD: Frozen yogurt

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

PROTEIN (G): 4

VEGAN PROTEIN SOURCES

(Recommended Daily Intake for protein during pregnancy is 71 grams.)

FOOD: Soy nuts (dried and roasted)

SERVING SIZE: ¼ cup

PROTEIN (G): 11

FOOD: Edamame, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

PROTEIN (G): 11

FOOD: Seitan

SERVING SIZE: 3 ounces

PROTEIN (G): 15

FOOD: Tempeh

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

PROTEIN (G): 14

FOOD: Soy protein bar (average)

SERVING SIZE: 1 bar

PROTEIN (G): 14

FOOD: Tofu

SERVING SIZE: 4 ounces

PROTEIN (G): 11

FOOD: Kashi Go Lean cereal

SERVING SIZE: 1¼ cups

PROTEIN (G): 12

FOOD: Soy burger (average)

SERVING SIZE: 1 burger

PROTEIN (G): 14

FOOD: Peanuts, raw

SERVING SIZE: ¼ cup

PROTEIN (G): 10

FOOD: Pumpkin seeds

SERVING SIZE: ¼ cup

PROTEIN (G): 10

FOOD: Lentils, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

PROTEIN (G): 9

FOOD: Kashi Go Lean Crisp cereal

SERVING SIZE: ¾ cup

PROTEIN (G): 9

FOOD: Hemp seeds

SERVING SIZE: 3 tablespoons

PROTEIN (G): 9

FOOD: Peanut butter

SERVING SIZE: 2 tablespoons

PROTEIN (G): 8

FOOD: Veggie dog (average)

SERVING SIZE: 1 veggie dog

PROTEIN (G): 8

FOOD: Canned bean soup

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

PROTEIN (G): 8

FOOD: Spirulina, dry

SERVING SIZE: 2 tablespoons

PROTEIN (G): 8

FOOD: Soy nut butter

SERVING SIZE: 2 tablespoons

PROTEIN (G): 7

FOOD: Kidney beans, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

PROTEIN (G): 7

FOOD: Chickpeas, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

PROTEIN (G): 7

FOOD: Vegan baked beans

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

PROTEIN (G): 6

FOOD: Hummus

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

PROTEIN (G): 6

FOOD: Soy sausage link (average)

SERVING SIZE: 1 sausage link

PROTEIN (G): 6

FOOD: Sprouted bread

SERVING SIZE: 1 slice

PROTEIN (G): 5

FOOD: Chia seeds, dry

SERVING SIZE: 2 tablespoons

PROTEIN (G): 5

FOOD: Almond milk, protein enriched

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

PROTEIN (G): 5

FOOD: Soy yogurt

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

PROTEIN (G): 9

FOOD: Nutritional yeast

SERVING SIZE: 2 tablespoons

PROTEIN (G): 4

FOOD: Soy milk with added A and D

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

PROTEIN (G): 7

FOOD: Green peas, boiled

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

PROTEIN (G): 4

FOOD: Quinoa, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

PROTEIN (G): 4

FOOD: Spinach, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

PROTEIN (G): 3

FOOD: Artichokes, cooked

SERVING SIZE: 1 artichoke

PROTEIN (G): 3

OMEGA-3 SOURCES: DHA AND EPA

(Recommended Daily Intake for pregnancy for DHA and EPA during pregnancy is 300 mg or 3 grams; see here for more information. Amounts of EPA and DHA in fish and fish oils and the amount of fish consumption required to provide about 1 gram of EPA and DHA per day)1

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Tuna, light, canned in water, drained

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.26

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 12

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Tuna, white, canned in water, drained

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.73

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 4

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Sardines

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.98–1.70

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 2–3 (good source)

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Salmon, chum

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.68

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 4.5

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Salmon, sockeye

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.68

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 4.5

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Salmon, pink

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 1.09

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 2.5 (good source)

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Salmon, chinook

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 1.48

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 2 (good source)

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Salmon, Atlantic, farmed

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 1.09–1.83

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 1.5–2.5 (good source)

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Salmon, Atlantic, wild

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.9–1.56

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 2–3.5 (good source)

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Mackerel

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.34–1.57

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 2–8.5 (good source)

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Herring, Pacific

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 1.81

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 1.5 (good source)

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Herring, Atlantic

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 1.71

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 2 (good source)

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Trout, rainbow, farmed

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.98

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 3 (good source)

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Trout, rainbow, wild

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.84

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 3.5

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Halibut

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.4–1.0

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 3–7.5

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Cod, Pacific

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.13

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 23

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Cod, Atlantic

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.24

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 12.5

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Haddock

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.2

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 15

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Catfish, farmed

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.15

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 20

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Catfish, wild

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.2

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 15

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Flounder / sole

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.42

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 7

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Oyster, Pacific (meat only)

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 1.17

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 2.5

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Oyster, Eastern (meat only)

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.47

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 6.5

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Oyster, farmed (meat only)

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.37

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 8

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Lobster (meat only)

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.07–0.41

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 7.5–42.5

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Crab, Alaskan king (meat only)

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.35

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 8.5

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Shrimp, mixed

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.27

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 11

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Clam (meat only)

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.24

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 12.5

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Scallops (meat only)

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.17

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 17.5

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Cod liver oil capsulec

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.19

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 5

FISH SOURCES (3-OUNCE SERVING SIZE) AND CAPSULES: Omega-3 fatty acid concentrate capsule

DHA AND EPA CONTENT IN MILLIGRAMSA: 0.50

REQUIRED NUMBER OF SERVINGS FOR ABOUT 1 GRAM OF DHA AND EPAB: 2 (good source)

Note: The intakes of fish given above are very rough estimates because oil content can vary markedly (>300%) with species, season, diet, and packaging and cooking methods.

IRON SOURCES

(Recommended Daily Intake for iron during pregnancy is 27 mg.)

FOOD: Cream of Wheat, cooked with water

SERVING SIZE: ¾ cup

IRON (MG): 8.9

FOOD: Blackstrap molasses

SERVING SIZE: 2 tablespoons

IRON (MG): 7.0

FOOD: All-bran cereal

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

IRON (MG): 4.5

FOOD: Soybeans, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

IRON (MG): 4.4

FOOD: Spirulina

SERVING SIZE: 2 tablespoons

IRON (MG): 3.9

FOOD: Oysters, canned

SERVING SIZE: 2 ounces

IRON (MG): 3.7

FOOD: Spinach, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

IRON (MG): 3.2

FOOD: Lentils, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

IRON (MG): 3.2

FOOD: Pumpkin seeds

SERVING SIZE: ¼ cup

IRON (MG): 3.0

FOOD: Baked potato with skin

SERVING SIZE: 1 potato

IRON (MG): 2.7

FOOD: Split peas, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

IRON (MG): 2.5

FOOD: Beef (short loin)

SERVING SIZE: 3 ounces

IRON (MG): 2.3

FOOD: Chickpeas, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

IRON (MG): 2.3

FOOD: Tempeh

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

IRON (MG): 2.2

FOOD: Edamame, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

IRON (MG): 2.2

FOOD: Pinto beans, cooked

SERVING SIZE: 1.2 cup

IRON (MG): 2.2

FOOD: Hearts of palm, canned

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

IRON (MG): 2.2

FOOD: Flour tortillas

SERVING SIZE: 2 tortillas

IRON (MG): 2.1

FOOD: Lima beans, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

IRON (MG): 2.0

FOOD: Black beans, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

IRON (MG): 1.8

FOOD: Tempeh

SERVING SIZE: 3 ounces

IRON (MG): 1.8

FOOD: Ground beef patty

SERVING SIZE: 3 ounces

IRON (MG): 1.7

FOOD: Tofu

SERVING SIZE: 4 ounces

IRON (MG): 1.7

FOOD: Whole wheat bread

SERVING SIZE: 2 slices

IRON (MG): 1.6

FOOD: Almonds, dry roasted

SERVING SIZE: ¼ cup

IRON (MG): 1.5

FOOD: Kidney beans, canned

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

IRON (MG): 1.5

FOOD: Quick-cooked oatmeal

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

IRON (MG): 1.5

FOOD: Lamb loin

SERVING SIZE: 3 ounces

IRON (MG): 1.5

FOOD: Prune juice

SERVING SIZE: 4 ounces

IRON (MG): 1.5

FOOD: Quinoa, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

IRON (MG): 1.4

FOOD: Romaine lettuce

SERVING SIZE: 2 cups

IRON (MG): 1.2

FOOD: Sunflower seeds

SERVING SIZE: ¼ cup

IRON (MG): 1.2

FOOD: Turkey breast

SERVING SIZE: 3 ounces

IRON (MG): 1.1

FOOD: Dried figs

SERVING SIZE: ¼ cup

IRON (MG): 1.1

FOOD: Dried apricot halves

SERVING SIZE: 5 halves

IRON (MG): 1.0

FOOD: Wheat germ

SERVING SIZE: 2 tablespoons

IRON (MG): 1.0

FOOD: Avocado

SERVING SIZE: ½ avocado

IRON (MG): 1.0

DAIRY CALCIUM SOURCES

(Recommended Daily Intake for calcium during pregnancy is 1,000 mg.)

FOOD: Swiss cheese

SERVING SIZE: 2 ounces

CALCIUM (MG): 545

FOOD: Yogurt, nonfat plain

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

CALCIUM (MG): 488

FOOD: Yogurt, reduced-fat plain

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

CALCIUM (MG): 448

FOOD: Monterey Jack cheese

SERVING SIZE: 2 ounces

CALCIUM (MG): 423

FOOD: Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, low-moisture

SERVING SIZE: 2 ounces

CALCIUM (MG): 414

FOOD: Cheddar cheese

SERVING SIZE: 2 ounces

CALCIUM (MG): 409

FOOD: Processed cheese

SERVING SIZE: 2 ounces

CALCIUM (MG): 325

FOOD: Fontina cheese

SERVING SIZE: 2 ounces

CALCIUM (MG): 312

FOOD: Milk, nonfat

SERVING SIZE: 8 ounces

CALCIUM (MG): 301

FOOD: Milk, reduced-fat 1%

SERVING SIZE: 8 ounces

CALCIUM (MG): 300

FOOD: Milk, reduced-fat 2%

SERVING SIZE: 8 ounces

CALCIUM (MG): 298

FOOD: Milk, whole (3.3%)

SERVING SIZE: 8 ounces

CALCIUM (MG): 290

FOOD: Milk, nonfat dry

SERVING SIZE: ⅓ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 283

FOOD: Pasteurized feta cheese

SERVING SIZE: 2 ounces

CALCIUM (MG): 280

FOOD: Pasteurized goat cheese

SERVING SIZE: 1 ounce

CALCIUM (MG): 253

FOOD: Ricotta cheese, part-skim

SERVING SIZE: ¼ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 167

FOOD: Buttermilk, reduced-fat

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 142

FOOD: Parmesan cheese

SERVING SIZE: 2 tablespoons

CALCIUM (MG): 138

FOOD: Frozen yogurt, vanilla

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 138

FOOD: Ice cream, vanilla

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 87

FOOD: Cottage cheese

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 78

NONDAIRY CALCIUM SOURCES

(Recommended Daily Intake for calcium during pregnancy is 1,000 mg.)

SOURCE: Calcium-fortified orange juice

SERVING SIZE: 8 ounces

CALCIUM (MG): 350

SOURCE: Blackstrap molasses

SERVING SIZE: 2 tablespoons

CALCIUM (MG): 344

SOURCE: Soy beverage, enriched

SERVING SIZE: 8 ounces

CALCIUM (MG): 300

SOURCE: Calcium-fortified bread

SERVING SIZE: 2 slices

CALCIUM (MG): 160

SOURCE: All-bran cereal

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 150

SOURCE: Spinach, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 122

SOURCE: Canned salmon (bone-in)

SERVING SIZE: 2 ounces

CALCIUM (MG): 121

SOURCE: Turnip greens, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 99

SOURCE: Tempeh

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 92

SOURCE: Almonds, dry roasted

SERVING SIZE: ¼ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 92

SOURCE: Corn tortillas

SERVING SIZE: 2 tortillas

CALCIUM (MG): 91

SOURCE: Soybeans, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 88

SOURCE: Almond butter

SERVING SIZE: 2 tablespoons

CALCIUM (MG): 86

SOURCE: Molasses

SERVING SIZE: 2 tablespoons

CALCIUM (MG): 82

SOURCE: Flour tortillas

SERVING SIZE: 2 tortillas

CALCIUM (MG): 80

SOURCE: Bok choy, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 79

SOURCE: Tofu (not fortified)

SERVING SIZE: 4 ounces

CALCIUM (MG): 75

SOURCE: Dried figs

SERVING SIZE: ¼ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 72

SOURCE: Vegetarian baked beans

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 64

SOURCE: Plain bagel

SERVING SIZE: 1 bagel

CALCIUM (MG): 53

SOURCE: Mustard greens, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 52

SOURCE: Okra, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 50

SOURCE: Kale, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 47

SOURCE: Acorn squash, baked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 45

SOURCE: Butternut squash, baked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 42

SOURCE: Fresh orange, medium

SERVING SIZE: 1 orange

CALCIUM (MG): 42

SOURCE: Pinto beans, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 41

SOURCE: Chickpeas, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 40

SOURCE: Collard greens, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

CALCIUM (MG): 40

VITAMIN A SOURCES

(Recommended Daily Intake for vitamin A during pregnancy is 2,300 IU.)

VEGETABLES

SOURCE: Spinach, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN A (IU): 9,433

SOURCE: Sweet potato, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN A (IU): 9,343

SOURCE: Kale, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN A (IU): 8,854

SOURCE: Butternut squash, chopped or pureed, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN A (IU): 7,441

SOURCE: Collard greens, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN A (IU): 7,220

SOURCE: Romaine lettuce, sliced

SERVING SIZE: 1½ cups

VITAMIN A (IU): 6,140

SOURCE: Pumpkin, chopped or pureed, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN A (IU): 4,938

SOURCE: Kale, raw

SERVING SIZE: 2 cups

VITAMIN A (IU): 2,667

SOURCE: Red bell pepper

SERVING SIZE: ½

VITAMIN A (IU): 1,863

SOURCE: Baby carrots

SERVING SIZE: 8 baby carrots

VITAMIN A (IU): 1,132

SOURCE: Asparagus, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN A (IU): 504

SOURCE: Brussels sprouts, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN A (IU): 332

SOURCE: Broccoli, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN A (IU): 283

FRUITS

SOURCE: Cantaloupe, diced

SERVING SIZE: ¾ cup

VITAMIN A (IU): 4,058

SOURCE: Mango

SERVING SIZE: ½ mango

VITAMIN A (IU): 1,120

SOURCE: Tangerines

SERVING SIZE: 2 tangerines

VITAMIN A (IU): 1,199

SOURCE: Apricots, dried

SERVING SIZE: 5 dried apricots

VITAMIN A (IU): 631

OTHER SOURCES

SOURCE: Tuna, bluefin, cooked

SERVING SIZE: 2.5 ounces

VITAMIN A (IU): 1,786

SOURCE: Herring, pickled

SERVING SIZE: 2.5 ounces

VITAMIN A (IU): 610

SOURCE: Eggs, cooked

SERVING SIZE: 2 eggs

VITAMIN A (IU): 520

SOURCE: Pasteurized goat cheese, semi-soft

SERVING SIZE: 1 ounce

VITAMIN A (IU): 415

SOURCE: Ricotta cheese

SERVING SIZE: ¼ cup

VITAMIN A (IU): 236

VITAMINE C SOURCES

(Recommended Daily Intake for vitamin C during pregnancy is 85 mg.)

VEGETABLES

SOURCE: Red bell pepper, raw

SERVING SIZE: ½ pepper

VITAMIN C (MG): 76

SOURCE: V8 low-sodium or tomato juice

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 72

SOURCE: Broccoli florets

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 41

SOURCE: Snow peas, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 38

SOURCE: Brussels sprouts, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 37

SOURCE: Cauliflower, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 27

SOURCE: Kale, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 26

SOURCE: Cabbage, raw

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 20

SOURCE: Mustard greens, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 18

SOURCE: Baked potato

SERVING SIZE: 1 potato

VITAMIN C (MG): 17

SOURCE: Bok choy, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 16

SOURCE: Turnip greens, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

SERVING SIZE: 15

FRUITS

SOURCE: Guava

SERVING SIZE: 1 guava

VITAMIN C (MG): 126

SOURCE: Orange or grapefruit juice

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 124

SOURCE: Grapefruit, pink or red

SERVING SIZE: ½ grapefruit

VITAMIN C (MG): 94

SOURCE: Kiwi

SERVING SIZE: 1 kiwi

VITAMIN C (MG): 91

SOURCE: Orange

SERVING SIZE: 1 orange

VITAMIN C (MG): 70

SOURCE: Lychee

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 68

SOURCE: Papaya, diced

SERVING SIZE: ¾ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 64

SOURCE: Cantaloupe, diced

SERVING SIZE: ¾ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 44

SOURCE: Strawberries

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 42

SOURCE: Mango

SERVING SIZE: ½

VITAMIN C (MG): 37

SOURCE: Pineapple, diced

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 37

SOURCE: Clementine

SERVING SIZE: 1 clementine

VITAMIN C (MG): 36

SOURCE: Soursop

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 23

FOLATE SOURCES

(Recommended Daily Intake for folate (folic acid) during pregnancy is 600 mcg.)

SOURCE: All-bran cereal

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

FOLATE (MCG): 400

SOURCE: Edamame, frozen, prepared

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

FOLATE (MCG): 241

SOURCE: Lentils, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

FOLATE (MCG): 179

SOURCE: Romaine lettuce

SERVING SIZE: 2 cups

FOLATE (MCG): 152

SOURCE: Chickpeas, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

FOLATE (MCG): 141

SOURCE: Pasta, enriched, dry

SERVING SIZE: 2 ounces

FOLATE (MCG): 134

SOURCE: Asparagus, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

FOLATE (MCG): 131

SOURCE: Black beans, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

FOLATE (MCG): 128

SOURCE: Spinach, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

FOLATE (MCG): 131

SOURCE: Artichoke, boiled, drained

SERVING SIZE: 1 artichoke

FOLATE (MCG): 107

SOURCE: Brewer’s yeast

SERVING SIZE: 1 teaspoon

FOLATE (MCG): 104

SOURCE: Baby spinach, raw

SERVING SIZE: 2 cups

FOLATE (MCG): 106

SOURCE: Sunflower seeds

SERVING SIZE: ¼ cup

FOLATE (MCG): 76

SOURCE: Orange juice

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

FOLATE (MCG): 74

SOURCE: Beets, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

FOLATE (MCG): 74

SOURCE: Kidney beans, canned

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

FOLATE (MCG): 64

SOURCE: Avocado, medium

SERVING SIZE: ½ avocado

FOLATE (MCG): 56

SOURCE: Wheat germ

SERVING SIZE: 2 tablespoons

FOLATE (MCG): 51

SOURCE: Tomato juice

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

FOLATE (MCG): 49

SOURCE: Calcium-fortified white bread

SERVING SIZE: 2 slices

FOLATE (MCG): 48

SOURCE: Brussels sprouts, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

FOLATE (MCG): 47

SOURCE: Peanuts, roasted

SERVING SIZE: ¼ cup

FOLATE (MCG): 45

SOURCE: Orange, medium

SERVING SIZE: 1 orange

FOLATE (MCG): 39

SOURCE: Broccoli, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

FOLATE (MCG): 39

FIBER SOURCES

(Recommended Daily Intake for fiber during pregnancy is 28 g.)

SOURCE: General Mills Fiber One cereal

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 14

SOURCE: All-bran cereal

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 10

SOURCE: Chia seeds, dry

SERVING SIZE: 2 tablespoons

VITAMIN C (MG): 9

SOURCE: Raspberries

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 8

SOURCE: Lentils, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 8

SOURCE: Black beans, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 7

SOURCE: Chickpeas, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 5

SOURCE: Potato with skin

SERVING SIZE: 1 potato

VITAMIN C (MG): 5

SOURCE: Kidney beans, canned

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 5

SOURCE: Green peas, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ⅓ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 4

SOURCE: Kellogg’s Raisin Bran cereal

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 4

SOURCE: Quick-cooked oatmeal (prepared with water)

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 4

SOURCE: Blueberries

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 4

SOURCE: Apple with skin, medium

SERVING SIZE: 1 apple

VITAMIN C (MG): 4

SOURCE: Whole wheat bread

SERVING SIZE: 2 slices

VITAMIN C (MG): 3

SOURCE: Strawberries

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 3

SOURCE: Orange, medium

SERVING SIZE: 1 orange

VITAMIN C (MG): 3

SOURCE: Wheat germ

SERVING SIZE: ¼ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 3

SOURCE: Dried dates

SERVING SIZE: 5 dates

VITAMIN C (MG): 3

SOURCE: Broccoli, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 2

SOURCE: Whole wheat crackers

SERVING SIZE: 5 crackers

VITAMIN C (MG): 2

SOURCE: Brussels sprouts, cooked

SERVING SIZE: ½ cup

VITAMIN C (MG): 2

a The EPA and DHA content of fish is per 3-ounce serving (edible portion).

b The amount required to provide about 1 gram of EPA and DHA per day is measured in ounces of fish per day, or grams per gram of oil per day.

c This intake of cod liver oil would provide approximately the recommended daily allowance of vitamins A and D.