Shelavu: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Pickhandle barracuda, Banded Barracuda, Sea Pike, Bhungar, Kandai, Cheelahoo, Ghalse, Badvi, Jaban-tal, Badri, Jellow, [Place of collection: Chennai, Goa, Vizag and Kochi]. Food group: Marine Fish.
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Shelavu in Indian languages
| English | Pickhandle barracuda, Banded Barracuda, Sea Pike |
| Gujarati | Bhungar |
| Kannada | Kandai |
| Malayalam | Cheelahoo |
| Marathi | Ghalse, Badvi, Jaban-tal, Badri |
| Telugu | Jellow |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 107 kcal |
| Protein | 22.5 g |
| Fat | 1.7 g |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Calcium | 11 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.