Myil meen: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Indo Pacific sailfish, Peacock Fish, Sail Fish, Indian Sail Fish, Sailfish, Tadmachhi, Kunga, Ola meen, Olameen, Tadmasa, Sailfish, [Place of collection: Chennai and Mandapam]. Food group: Marine Fish.
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Myil meen in Indian languages
| English | Indo Pacific sailfish, Peacock Fish, Sail Fish, Indian Sail Fish, Sailfish |
| Gujarati | Tadmachhi, Kunga |
| Malayalam | Ola meen, Olameen |
| Marathi | Tadmasa |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 98 kcal |
| Protein | 22.9 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Calcium | 7 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.