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
| English | Bummalo |
| Bengali | Nehare, Lutia, Bamaloh |
| Gujarati | Bumla, Gulchi |
| Marathi | Bunmalo, Bombil |
| Odia | Bombil |
| Tamil | Vangaravasi |
| Telugu | Cucah sawahri, Coco mottah |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 69 kcal |
| Protein | 13.5 g |
| Fat | 1.0 g |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Calcium | 159 mg |
Why it can help during pregnancy
- 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.