Drumstick: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Sajina, Sajna danta, Horseradish, Benzoil, Saragavo, Saijan-ki-phalli, Nugga kayi, Dieng sajana, Muringakkai, Sajana, Shevanga sheng, Sajana chhuin, Suhanjana di phalliya, Murungakkai, Mulakaada, Sujne ki palli. Food group: Other Vegetables. Vegetarian.
What 100 g gives you in pregnancy
| Folate | 63 mcg — 10% 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
Drumstick is a notable source of folate and vitamin c — see what each does in pregnancy.
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Drumstick in Indian languages
| Assamese | Sajina |
| Bengali | Sajna danta |
| English | Horseradish, Benzoil |
| Gujarati | Saragavo |
| Hindi | Saijan-ki-phalli |
| Kannada | Nugga kayi |
| Khasi | Dieng sajana |
| Malayalam | Muringakkai |
| Manipuri | Sajana |
| Marathi | Shevanga sheng |
| Odia | Sajana chhuin |
| Punjabi | Suhanjana di phalliya |
| Tamil | Murungakkai |
| Telugu | Mulakaada |
| Urdu | Sujne ki palli |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 29 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.8 g |
| Fibre | 6.8 g |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
| Calcium | 33 mg |
| Folate | 63 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 71.9 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.