Valava: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Whitefin wolf-herring, Tenpounder, Kiru-wahlah, Wahlah, Herring, [Place of collection: Vizag]. Food group: Marine Fish.
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Valava in Indian languages
| English | Whitefin wolf-herring, Tenpounder |
| Tamil | Kiru-wahlah |
| Telugu | Wahlah |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 98 kcal |
| Protein | 21.8 g |
| Fat | 1.1 g |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Calcium | 37 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.