Knol-Khol, leaves: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Ool kobi, Olkopi sag, Knol Knol, Kohlrabi, Wild cabbage greens, Gath kobi na pan, Ganth gobi ka sag, Gedde kosu, Hakh Monji, Phan Kubi, Knol-khol cheera, Kobi Maru Kabi, Nol khol ka patta, Salgam ko saag, Ulgobi saga, Ganth gobi sag, Knol-Khol keerai, Knol-khol akulu. Food group: Green Leafy Vegetables. Vegetarian.
What 100 g gives you in pregnancy
| Folate | 42 mcg — 7% 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
Knol-Khol, leaves is a notable source of folate, iron, calcium and vitamin c — see what each does in pregnancy.
More green leafy vegetables: Agathi leaves, Amaranth leaves, green, Amaranth leaves, red and green mix, Amaranth leaves, red mix, Amaranth spinosus, leaves, green mix, Amaranth spinosus, leaves, red and green mix.
Knol-Khol, leaves in Indian languages
| Assamese | Ool kobi |
| Bengali | Olkopi sag |
| English | Knol Knol, Kohlrabi, Wild cabbage greens |
| Gujarati | Gath kobi na pan |
| Hindi | Ganth gobi ka sag |
| Kannada | Gedde kosu |
| Kashmiri | Hakh Monji |
| Khasi | Phan Kubi |
| Malayalam | Knol-khol cheera |
| Manipuri | Kobi Maru Kabi |
| Marathi | Nol khol ka patta |
| Odia | Ulgobi saga |
| Punjabi | Ganth gobi sag |
| Tamil | Knol-Khol keerai |
| Telugu | Knol-khol akulu |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 43 kcal |
| Protein | 3.1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.2 g |
| Fibre | 2.8 g |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 368 mg |
| Folate | 42 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 71.1 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.
- 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.