Squid Calories and nutrition facts · Crustaceans and molluscs
- Carbs
- 0 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sugars
- 0 g
- Protein
- 19.7 g
- Fat
- 1.4 g
Where the calories come from
Squid has 93 kcal per serving (110 g), with 0 g carbs, 0 g fibre, 19.7 g protein and 1.4 g fat. 100 g has 84 kcal.
Share of your daily needs in one serving
How much is too much
About 340 g of squid a day reaches the EU safe upper level for selenium: 255 µg, the most an adult can have every day without risk of harm. That's 3.1 × serving (110 g).
Diet tags
Last updated October 26, 2026 · Where the data comes from
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How it compares with other crustaceans and molluscs
Per 100 g, against the 17 crustaceans and molluscs in our catalog.
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Calories 84 kcal · typical 86 kcal
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Vitamin B12 20 µg · typical 3 µg
More vitamin B12 than 82% of crustaceans and molluscs.
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Selenium 75 µg · typical 41.4 µg
More selenium than 100% of crustaceans and molluscs.
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Protein 17.9 g · typical 16.1 g
The bar shows this food; the line marks the typical (median) value of the category.
Learn about squid
What are the health benefits of squid?
Squid is a good source of protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth. It also provides a variety of important nutrients such as vitamins B12 and B6, as well as minerals like zinc and copper. Additionally, squid contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health and may help reduce inflammation in the body.
What are the health risks associated with consuming squid?
Squid is a low-fat, high-protein seafood that can be a healthy addition to a balanced diet. However, it is important to be cautious when consuming squid as it may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Additionally, squid should be properly cleaned and cooked to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses. As with any seafood, it is advisable to consume squid in moderation and ensure proper hygiene and cooking practices.
What are common symptoms of a squid allergy?
Common symptoms of a squid allergy may include hives, itching, swelling, nasal congestion, wheezing, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
Nutrients in squid
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% of the daily value for a healthy adult. Your own needs depend on age, sex and activity.
Energy and macros
Vitamins
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Vitamin A (RAE) 5µg1% of daily
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Vitamin D 0µg0% of daily
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Vitamin E 2.10mg19% of daily
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Vitamin K 0.14µg0% of daily
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Vitamin B1 0.07mg8% of daily
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Vitamin B2 0.07mg4% of daily
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65% of daily
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Vitamin B6 0.36mg23% of daily
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Vitamin B9 (Folate) 16µg5% of daily
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Vitamin B12 20µg500% of daily
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Vitamin C 0mg0% of daily
Minerals
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Salt 925mg18% of max
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Calcium 33mg3% of daily
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Chromium no data
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Copper 0.40mg31% of daily
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Fluoride no data
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Iodine 20µg13% of daily
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Iron 1.20mg8% of daily
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Magnesium 30mg10% of daily
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Manganese 0.02mg1% of daily
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Molybdenum no data
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Phosphorus 170mg31% of daily
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Potassium 230mg7% of daily
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Selenium 75µg107% of daily
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Sodium 363mg18% of max
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Zinc 1.70mg18% of daily
Carbohydrates
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Starch 0g
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Sugars 0g0% of max
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Added Sugars 0g0% of max
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Sucrose 0g
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Maltose 0g
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Fructose 0g
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Galactose no data
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Glucose 0g
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Fibre, total 0g0% of daily
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Polyols no data
Fats
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Omega-3 no data
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Alpha-linolenic acid no data
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EPA fatty acid no data
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DHA fatty acid no data
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Omega-6 no data
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Linoleic acid no data
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Arachidonic acid no data
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Oleic acid no data
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Saturated fatty acids 0.30g1% of max
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Palmitic acid no data
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Stearic acid no data
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Cholesterol 48mg
Amino acids
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Histidine 0.30g31% of daily
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Isoleucine 0.68g51% of daily
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Leucine 1.10g37% of daily
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Lysine 1.16g44% of daily
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Methionine 0.35g26% of daily
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Cysteine no data
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Phenylalanine 0.56g24% of daily
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Tyrosine 0.50g42% of daily
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Tryptophan 0.17g50% of daily
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Threonine 0.67g48% of daily
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Valine 0.68g40% of daily
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Alanine 0.94g
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Arginine 1.14g
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Asparagine no data
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Aspartic acid 1.50g
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Cystine 0.20g29% of daily
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Glutamic acid 2.12g
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Glutamine no data
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Glycine 0.97g
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Proline 0.64g
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Serine 0.70g
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Hydroxyproline no data
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Taurine no data
Amino acid data is mapped from the USDA database, for information only.
Squid in other food databases
The same food in national food composition databases, next to ours. Per 100 g.
Fineli: “Squid” · USDA: “Mollusks, squid, mixed species, raw”. Databases measure different samples, so some spread is normal. Nutriely's values are what the app uses. Sources and licences.
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