Clam, green shell: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Asian green mussel, Green-lipped mussel, Kallumalkai, Kadukka, Mussel, Bivalve, [Place of collection: Goa]. Food group: Marine Mollusks.
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Clam, green shell in Indian languages
| English | Asian green mussel, Green-lipped mussel |
| Malayalam | Kallumalkai, Kadukka |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 58 kcal |
| Protein | 12.1 g |
| Fat | 1.0 g |
| Iron | 1.0 mg |
| Calcium | 121 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.