Shark: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Spot-tail shark, Sorrah shark, Shirat, Balda, Pisori, Katta-sorrah, Requiem shark, [Place of collection: Goa and Mandapam]. Food group: Marine Fish.
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Shark in Indian languages
| English | Spot-tail shark, Sorrah shark |
| Kannada | Shirat |
| Marathi | Balda, Pisori |
| Tamil | Katta-sorrah |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 95 kcal |
| Protein | 21.6 g |
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 8 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.