Mackerel: nutrition for pregnancy & family

Also known as Indian mackerel, Rake Gillat Mackerel, Bangada, Bangda, Bangadei, Bangada, Ayila, Ayala, Ayla, Kaulagedar, Bangada, Kaula Gedar, Karan kita, Kanangeluthi, Kumala, Kumla, Augalai, Kannangadatha, Kanagurta, Kamangadachalu, Mackerel, [Place of collection: Chennai, Mumbai and Goa]. Food group: Marine Fish.

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

Mackerel in Indian languages

EnglishIndian mackerel, Rake Gillat Mackerel
GujaratiBangada
KannadaBangda, Bangadei, Bangada
KonkaniBangada
MalayalamAyila, Ayala, Ayla
MarathiKaulagedar, Bangada, Kaula Gedar
OdiaKaran kita
TamilKanangeluthi, Kumala, Kumla, Augalai
TeluguKannangadatha, Kanagurta, Kamangadachalu

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

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy101 kcal
Protein21.5 g
Fat1.5 g
Iron1.5 mg
Calcium31 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.