Whale shark: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Tiger shark, Bhoovar, Bhoavar, Pattari, Pullia, Pilithatte, Valiasurav, Vorimiyaru, Kalla-sravu, Kalvari, Pulli Sravu, Kellan, Kethalan, Valiyasurav, Waghbeer, Wulluven Sorrah, Kettalam Sorrah, Kethalam-sorrah, Kethulam, Kurangu-sorrah, Vulluvan-sorrah, Requiem shark, [Place of collection: Mandapam]. Food group: Marine Fish.
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Whale shark in Indian languages
| English | Tiger shark |
| Gujarati | Bhoovar, Bhoavar, Pattari |
| Kannada | Pullia, Pilithatte |
| Malayalam | Valiasurav, Vorimiyaru, Kalla-sravu, Kalvari, Pulli Sravu, Kellan, Kethalan, Valiyasurav |
| Marathi | Waghbeer |
| Tamil | Wulluven Sorrah |
| Telugu | Kettalam Sorrah, Kethalam-sorrah, Kethulam, Kurangu-sorrah, Vulluvan-sorrah |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 96 kcal |
| Protein | 21.8 g |
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Iron | 0.3 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.