Vanjaram Fish is one of the most loved fish in India especially in south India because of its delicious taste and great health benefits. People love to take it as fry, grilled, and also in the form of gravy.
This fish is mostly found in the Indian ocean and adjoining seas.
It is among one of the fastest swimmers so that hard to catch them. It may be up
to 45 kg in weight and have very sharp teeth.
Vanjaram Fish is commonly Known as Doggie, Giant Mackerel, Leaping
Tuna, Macko, Tazard, Snook, Walu in different places and different local languages.
Vanjaram Fish Name in English
Vanjaram fish in english is called Spanish Mackerel or Seer fish or King fish.
There are some other popular English names for vanjaram fish
which are:
- King Mackerel
- Spanish Mackerel
- Seer Fish
- King Fish
Vanjaram Fish Name in Hindi
Some other local Hindi names:
- सुरमई माछली
- Raja Machli
- King Fish
Vanjaram Fish Name in Telugu
Vanjaram fish in Telugu is known as Vanjaram Chepa (వంజరం చెపా).
Some other local Telugu names:
- Konema/Konemu
- Vanjaram
Vanjaram Fish Name in Tamil
Vanjaram fish in Tamil is called “Neimeen or Nettaiyan Cheela (நெட்டையன் சீலா)”.
Other local Tamil names:
- Savara (சவாரா)
- Mavulasi
- Cheela
- Nattaiyan seela (நெட்டையன் சீலா)
- Vanchiram
Vanjaram Fish Name in Kannada
In Kannada, Vanjaram Fish is known as “Anjal (ಅಂಜಲ್) or Isona (ಐಸೋನಾ)”.
Other local Kannada names:
- Konema/Kalagnani
- Surmai
- Dandi
- Ayakoorai/Konema
- Kalagnani
- Bari meenu
Vanjaram Fish Name in Malayalam
Vanjaram fish in Malayalam is known as Neymeen (നെയ്മീൻ).
Other local Malayalam names:
- Naimeen
- Aikoora
- Varimeen
- Aiykoora (അയ്കൂര)
Also Read: Salmon Fish Name in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam & More.
More Local Names in Different Languages
Scientific Name – Scomberomorus guttatus
Arabic – Kanad, Derek
Bengali – Gura, Mackerel fish
Konkani – Wisvan
Malaysia – Tenggiribatang
Philippines – Tanigeu
Pakistan - Gore
Odia – Kinemu, Koni, Bijiram, Mingiram
Nutritional Values of Vanjaram Fish
- Energy (calories): 199.3 Kcal/calories
- Fat: 8.95 g
- Saturated fat: 1.0 g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.93 g
- Monounsaturated fat: 3.65 g
- Omega-3: 423 mg
- Omega- 6: 51 mg
- Cholesterol: 63.7 g
- Sugars: 0.21 g
- Dietary Fibre: 1.83 g
- Total carbohydrate: 3.60 g
- Protein: 25.30 g
- Vitamin A: 36.89 %
- Vitamin B-12: 780.85 %
- Vitamin B-6: 35.47 %
- Vitamin C: 3.6 %
- Vitamin E: 2.5 %
- Potassium: 589.906 mg
- Sodium: 1,031.55 mg
- Calcium: 6.6 %
- Copper: 4.7 %
- Folate: 2.88 %
- Iron: 27.84 %
- Magnesium: 12.85 %
- Zinc: 8.7 %
Health Benefits of Vanjaram Fish
- As it contains omega-3 fatty acid which is very good for the human heart and overall body. It helps to reduce excessive cholesterol from the blood.
- Helps in reducing blood pressure by clearing the vessels by maintaining the unsaturated fats in the body.
- Vanjaram fish contain high protein which helps in protecting the cells from damage as well as the overall growth of the body.
- It is very useful for cancer, eye, and AIDS patient as it contains different enzymes which increase immune power.
- It provides anti-inflammatory properties to the human body as it contains omega-3 fatty acid which helps in inflammation, especially in Chron’s disease and ulcer.
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