Mullet: nutrition for pregnancy & family

Also known as Flathead grey mullet, Flathead Greymullet, Ain, Bhomat, Boi, Gandhia, Mala, Tirutha, Thirutha, Tiruta, Boi, Mangan, Boita, Pilas, Bol, Pilsa, Sherto, Madavai, Kasmeen, Manla, Kathiparega, Kathi parenga, Food fish, [Place of collection: Mumbai, Kochi and Chennai]. Food group: Marine Fish.

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Mullet in Indian languages

EnglishFlathead grey mullet, Flathead Greymullet
BengaliAin
GujaratiBhomat, Boi, Gandhia
KannadaMala
MalayalamTirutha, Thirutha, Tiruta
MarathiBoi, Mangan, Boita, Pilas, Bol, Pilsa, Sherto
TamilMadavai, Kasmeen, Manla
TeluguKathiparega, Kathi parenga

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

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy94 kcal
Protein20.2 g
Fat1.3 g
Iron1.3 mg
Calcium35 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.