Pomfret, black: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Black pomfret, Brown Pomfret, Halwa, Adadio, Thondrotte, Halwa, Vellavoli, Karuvolli, Avoli, Karauthakoli, Vellaivaval, Vavval, Karuvaval, Nallachanduva, Chanduva, Thellachanduva, Pomfret, [Place of collection: Kochi, Chennai, Mumbai, Mandapam, Vizag and Goa]. Food group: Marine Fish.
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Pomfret, black in Indian languages
| English | Black pomfret, Brown Pomfret |
| Gujarati | Halwa, Adadio |
| Kannada | Thondrotte |
| Konkani | Halwa |
| Malayalam | Vellavoli, Karuvolli, Avoli, Karauthakoli |
| Marathi | Halwa |
| Tamil | Vellaivaval, Vavval, Karuvaval |
| Telugu | Nallachanduva, Chanduva, Thellachanduva |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 123 kcal |
| Protein | 18.9 g |
| Fat | 4.8 g |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Calcium | 18 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.