Omum: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Ajwain, Joan, Ajwain, Ajowan, Ajowan caraway, Ajman, Bishop`s weed, Carom, Ajmo, Ajwan, Oma, Jawind, Paspron, Ayamothakam, Onva, Juani, Ajamoda, Omum, Vamu. Food group: Condiments and Spices. Vegetarian.
What 100 g gives you in pregnancy
| Folate | 52 mcg — 9% 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
Omum is a notable source of folate, iron and calcium — see what each does in pregnancy.
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Omum in Indian languages
| Assamese | Ajwain |
| Bengali | Joan |
| English | Ajwain, Ajowan, Ajowan caraway, Ajman, Bishop`s weed, Carom |
| Gujarati | Ajmo |
| Hindi | Ajwan |
| Kannada | Oma |
| Kashmiri | Jawind |
| Khasi | Paspron |
| Malayalam | Ayamothakam |
| Marathi | Onva |
| Odia | Juani |
| Punjabi | Ajwain |
| Sanskrit | Ajamoda |
| Tamil | Omum |
| Telugu | Vamu |
| Urdu | Ajwain |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 357 kcal |
| Protein | 15.9 g |
| Fat | 21.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 24.5 g |
| Fibre | 20.6 g |
| Iron | 13.7 mg |
| Calcium | 1034 mg |
| Folate | 52 mcg |
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.