Prawns, big: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Giant freshwater prawn, Giant river prawn, Palaemonid freshwater prawn, Shrimp, [Place of collection: Bengaluru]. Food group: Fresh Water Fish and Shellfish.
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Prawns, big in Indian languages
| English | Giant freshwater prawn, Giant river prawn |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 91 kcal |
| Protein | 19.2 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Calcium | 49 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.