Eggs, Cat fish: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Butter catfish, Sheatfish, [Place of collection: Kolkata]. Food group: Marine Fish.
The same food in US food tables
The USDA publishes its own analysis of this food. The figures differ, because they measure different varieties grown in different conditions -- neither is wrong. See Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg white in the USDA tables.
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Eggs, Cat fish is a notable source of iron — see what each does in pregnancy.
More marine fish: Allathi, Aluva, Anchovy, Ari fish, Betki, Black snapper.
Eggs, Cat fish in Indian languages
| English | Butter catfish |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 143 kcal |
| Protein | 24.7 g |
| Fat | 5.3 g |
| Iron | 6.6 mg |
| Calcium | 62 mg |
Why it can help during pregnancy
- Iron: Iron supports the extra blood your body makes 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.