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Ayurvedic Dravya · Animal · — kcal / 100g

Prawn

Also known as: shrimp, jhinga

Prawn is a traditional Ayurvedic animal valued for its sweet taste and heating potency.

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Prawn — Ayurvedic Animal & USDA Nutrition

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

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Increases (+2) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Prawn is a traditional Ayurvedic animal valued for its sweet taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Cook briefly — rubbery when overdone; strongly heating for a water creature, so coconut and coriander partner well.

Classical Provenance: Modern texts; koshastha class.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • quick-seared with garlic and lime
  • coconut-based curries (buffers heat)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: shellfish allergy (serious)
  • Contraindication: high pitta, skin inflammation
  • Contraindication: high cholesterol (moderation)
  • Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): with milk (shellfish-dairy caution)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Prawn

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

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