Bombay duck: nutrition for pregnancy & family

Also known as Bummalo, Nehare, Lutia, Bamaloh, Bumla, Gulchi, Bunmalo, Bombil, Bombil, Vangaravasi, Cucah sawahri, Coco mottah, Lizardfish, [Place of collection: Mumbai and Kolkata]. Food group: Marine Fish.

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Bombay duck is a notable source of calcium — see what each does in pregnancy.

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

Bombay duck in Indian languages

EnglishBummalo
BengaliNehare, Lutia, Bamaloh
GujaratiBumla, Gulchi
MarathiBunmalo, Bombil
OdiaBombil
TamilVangaravasi
TeluguCucah sawahri, Coco mottah

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

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy69 kcal
Protein13.5 g
Fat1.0 g
Iron0.8 mg
Calcium159 mg

Why it can help during pregnancy

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.