Tuna: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Mackerel tuna, Kawakawa, Little Tuna, Gedar, Bokado, Choora, Chuki, Bugudi, Ohaman, Gedar, Kuppa, Choori-min, Suraly, Ray-finned bony fish, [Place of collection: Chennai, Vizag, Goa, Mandapam and Kochi]. Food group: Marine Fish.
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More marine fish: Allathi, Aluva, Anchovy, Ari fish, Betki, Black snapper.
Tuna in Indian languages
| English | Mackerel tuna, Kawakawa, Little Tuna |
| Gujarati | Gedar |
| Konkani | Bokado |
| Malayalam | Choora |
| Marathi | Chuki, Bugudi, Ohaman, Gedar, Kuppa |
| Tamil | Choori-min, Suraly |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 112 kcal |
| Protein | 24.5 g |
| Fat | 1.4 g |
| Iron | 1.6 mg |
| Calcium | 10 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.