Kayrai: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Yellowfin tuna, Yellow Fin Tuna, Gedar, Gedara, Bokado, Poovan choora, Kuppa, Gedar, Bugudi, Pimp, Soccer, Tuna, [Place of collection: Chennai]. Food group: Marine Fish.
Nutrition per 100 g (USDA)
| Energy | 109 kcal |
| Protein | 24.4 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Calcium | 4 mg |
| Folate | 2 mcg |
| Choline | 65 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1 mcg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
Values: USDA FoodData Central, Fish, tuna, fresh, yellowfin, raw (FDC ID 175159; public domain). This is USDA's analysis of the same species, not of the Indian sample in IFCT, so figures for this exact variety may differ. See the full USDA page.
Explore further
More marine fish: Allathi, Aluva, Anchovy, Ari fish, Betki, Black snapper.
Kayrai in Indian languages
| English | Yellowfin tuna, Yellow Fin Tuna |
| Gujarati | Gedar, Gedara |
| Konkani | Bokado |
| Malayalam | Poovan choora |
| Marathi | Kuppa, Gedar, Bugudi, Pimp |
| Tamil | Soccer |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Why it can help during pregnancy
- Choline: Choline supports your baby's brain and spinal cord development.
Consensus public-health guidance (WHO / ICMR-NIN), for nutrients the USDA values show this food is a good source of. A balanced, varied diet matters more than any single food.
Source for composition: ICMR-NIN, Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (IFCT 2017), code P028 — IFCT values not reproduced; the figures shown are USDA's. IFCT's licence does not allow its tables to be republished electronically, so we cite the record instead.
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.