Rice puffed: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Muri, Mamra, Muramure, Kalle Puri, Tomul, Pori, Kabok Mur, Chirmure, Murai, Mudhi, Phulian, Maramaralu, Murmure. Food group: Cereals and Millets. Vegetarian.
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Rice puffed is a notable source of iron — see what each does in pregnancy.
More cereals and millets: Amaranth seed, black, Amaranth seed, pale brown, Bajra, Barley, Jowar, Maize, dry.
Rice puffed in Indian languages
| Assamese | Muri |
| Bengali | Muri |
| Gujarati | Mamra |
| Hindi | Muramure |
| Kannada | Kalle Puri |
| Kashmiri | Tomul |
| Khasi | Muri |
| Malayalam | Pori |
| Manipuri | Kabok Mur |
| Marathi | Chirmure |
| Odia | Mudhi |
| Punjabi | Phulian |
| Tamil | Pori |
| Telugu | Maramaralu |
| Urdu | Murmure |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 362 kcal |
| Protein | 7.5 g |
| Fat | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 77.7 g |
| Fibre | 2.6 g |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
Why it can help during pregnancy
- Iron: Iron supports the extra blood your body makes during pregnancy.
Consensus public-health guidance (WHO / ICMR-NIN). A balanced, varied diet matters more than any single food.
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.