Aluva: nutrition for pregnancy & family

Also known as Black pomfret, Brown Pomfret, Pomfret, Halwa, Adadio, Thondrotte, Halwa, Karuvolli, Karauthakoli, Avoli, Vellavoli, Vellaivaval, Vavval, Karuvaval, Nallachanduva, Chanduva, Thellachanduva, [Place of collection: Vizag, Goa and Mumbai]. Food group: Marine Fish.

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More marine fish: Allathi, Anchovy, Ari fish, Betki, Black snapper, Bombay duck.

Aluva in Indian languages

EnglishBlack pomfret, Brown Pomfret, Pomfret
GujaratiHalwa, Adadio
KannadaThondrotte
KonkaniHalwa
MalayalamKaruvolli, Karauthakoli, Avoli, Vellavoli
MarathiHalwa
TamilVellaivaval, Vavval, Karuvaval
TeluguNallachanduva, Chanduva, Thellachanduva

Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy104 kcal
Protein21.6 g
Fat1.8 g
Iron0.4 mg
Calcium11 mg

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.