Parrot fish: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Blue barred parrotfish, Blue trim parrotfish, Cream parrotfish, Globe headed parrotfish, Green blotched parrotfish, Yellow scale parrotfish, Bluechin parrotfish, Chandi, Marine fish, [Place of collection: Mandapam]. Food group: Marine Fish.
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Parrot fish in Indian languages
| English | Blue barred parrotfish, Blue trim parrotfish, Cream parrotfish, Globe headed parrotfish, Green blotched parrotfish, Yellow scale parrotfish, Bluechin parrotfish |
| Malayalam | Chandi |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 90 kcal |
| Protein | 20.8 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 9 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.