Curry leaves: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Narasingha paat, Karhi-pat, Sweet Neem leaves, Kadi umdo, Gandhela, Karibevu, Curry patta, Sla Kori, Kariveppilai, Curry Pata, Kary patta, Bhursanga Patra, Kadhi patta, Girinimba, Karivepaku, Kadi ka patta. Food group: Condiments and Spices. Vegetarian.
What 100 g gives you in pregnancy
| Folate | 117 mcg — 20% 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
Curry leaves is a notable source of folate, iron and calcium — see what each does in pregnancy.
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Curry leaves in Indian languages
| Assamese | Narasingha paat |
| Bengali | Karhi-pat |
| English | Sweet Neem leaves |
| Gujarati | Kadi umdo |
| Hindi | Gandhela |
| Kannada | Karibevu |
| Kashmiri | Curry patta |
| Khasi | Sla Kori |
| Malayalam | Kariveppilai |
| Manipuri | Curry Pata |
| Marathi | Gandhela |
| Odia | Bhursanga Patra |
| Punjabi | Kadhi patta |
| Sanskrit | Girinimba |
| Tamil | Kariveppilai |
| Telugu | Karivepaku |
| Urdu | Kadi ka patta |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 64 kcal |
| Protein | 7.4 g |
| Fat | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.5 g |
| Fibre | 16.8 g |
| Iron | 8.7 mg |
| Calcium | 659 mg |
| Folate | 117 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 6.0 mg |
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). 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.