Cho-cho-marrow: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Squash, Cho cho marrow, Chayote, Cho-cho-marrow, Dasakusa, Cho cho sara, Phuti kakudi, Biskot, Chow-chow. Food group: Other Vegetables. Vegetarian.
What 100 g gives you in pregnancy
| Folate | 63 mcg — 11% of the daily need in pregnancy |
- Folate lowers the risk of neural tube defects, which form in the first weeks of pregnancy.
Daily requirements are NIH / US Dietary Reference Intakes recommended intakes for pregnancy. Requirements differ by country — folate is 600 mcg in US guidance against 570 mcg in India's — so percentages are only meaningful against the authority named here. They are for 100 g of this food and are a guide, not a meal plan; your doctor may advise different amounts for you.
Explore further
Cho-cho-marrow is a notable source of folate and vitamin c — see what each does in pregnancy.
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Cho-cho-marrow in Indian languages
| Assamese | Squash |
| English | Cho cho marrow, Chayote |
| Hindi | Cho-cho-marrow |
| Kannada | Cho-cho-marrow |
| Manipuri | Dasakusa |
| Malayalam | Cho-cho-marrow |
| Marathi | Cho cho sara |
| Odia | Phuti kakudi |
| Khasi | Biskot |
| Tamil | Chow-chow |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 19 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.5 g |
| Fibre | 1.6 g |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Calcium | 19 mg |
| Folate | 63 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 20.2 mg |
Why it can help during pregnancy
- Folate: Folate supports your baby's early neural development.
- Vitamin C: Vitamin C helps your body absorb iron from food.
Consensus public-health guidance (WHO / ICMR-NIN). A balanced, varied diet matters more than any single food.
Nutrition source: ICMR-NIN — Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT). Values are typical per 100 g and vary by variety and preparation.
Educational information, not medical or dietary advice. Most everyday foods are fine in normal amounts — ask your doctor or dietitian about anything specific to your pregnancy.