Moon fish: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Moonfish, Vaniani, Hakkimeen, Ambattan parah, Ambutan parah, Amattikatti, Perch fish, [Place of collection: Mumbai]. Food group: Marine Fish.
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Moon fish in Indian languages
| English | Moonfish |
| Gujarati | Vaniani |
| Kannada | Hakkimeen |
| Malayalam | Ambattan parah |
| Tamil | Ambutan parah, Amattikatti |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 126 kcal |
| Protein | 20.7 g |
| Fat | 4.7 g |
| Iron | 1.7 mg |
| Calcium | 29 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.