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Ayurvedic Dravya · Animal · — kcal / 100g

Mackerel (bangda)

Also known as: bangda

Omega-3-dense working-class fish of the Indian coast; strong-flavored and warming.

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Mackerel (bangda) — Ayurvedic Animal & USDA Nutrition

Mackerel (bangda) — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Varsha · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Omega-3-dense working-class fish of the Indian coast; strong-flavored and warming.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Eat very fresh — mackerel spoils fast; sour accompaniments balance its oiliness.

Classical Provenance: Regional coastal tradition; marine matsya class.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • grilled with kokum or tamarind (cuts the oil)
  • coastal curries

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: fish allergy
  • Contraindication: histamine sensitivity (must be very fresh)
  • Contraindication: high pitta (excess)
  • Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): with milk (classical fish-milk viruddha)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Mackerel (bangda)

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 3 oz (85g):

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