Chelu: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Rainbow runner, Rainbow yellowtail, Spanish jack, Hawaiian salmon, Poomeen, Chameen, Kulkul, Pelagic marine fish, [Place of collection: Vizag and Chennai]. Food group: Marine Fish.
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More marine fish: Allathi, Aluva, Anchovy, Ari fish, Betki, Black snapper.
Chelu in Indian languages
| English | Rainbow runner, Rainbow yellowtail, Spanish jack, Hawaiian salmon |
| Malayalam | Poomeen, Chameen |
| Tamil | Kulkul |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 87 kcal |
| Protein | 20.0 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
| Calcium | 8 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.