Sardine: nutrition for pregnancy & family

Also known as Indian oil sardine, Malabar Sardine, Tarali, Baige, Buthai, Boothai, Tarli-multhi, Nalla Mathi, Nallamathi, Haird, Kanat, Tarali, Tarli, Haid, Nonalai, Charlay, Paycharlay, Paichalai, Noona-kavallu, Ray-finned fish, [Place of collection: Kolkata]. Food group: Marine Fish.

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More marine fish: Allathi, Aluva, Anchovy, Ari fish, Betki, Black snapper.

Sardine in Indian languages

EnglishIndian oil sardine, Malabar Sardine
GujaratiTarali
KannadaBaige, Buthai, Boothai, Tarli-multhi
MalayalamNalla Mathi, Nallamathi
MarathiHaird, Kanat, Tarali, Tarli, Haid
TamilNonalai, Charlay, Paycharlay, Paichalai
TeluguNoona-kavallu

Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy152 kcal
Protein17.9 g
Fat9.0 g
Iron0.8 mg
Calcium42 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.