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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Fried Calamari"
| Food Name: Fried Calamari | |
| Food Group: Fish | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 175 | Total Fat (g): 7 |
| Protein (g): 18 | Carbohydrates (g): 8 |
| Net Carbs (g): 8 | Water (g): 65 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 2 | Cholesterol (mg): 260 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 2749 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 2136 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 553 | Omega-6 (mg): 1468 |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 162 | DPA (22:5 n-3) (mg): 4 |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) (mg): 380 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 35 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 11 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 4 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 3 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 14 |
| Folic Acid (mcg): 9 | Food Folate (mcg): 5 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 20 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 39 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 38 | Phosphorus (mg): 251 |
| Potassium (mg): 279 | Sodium (mg): 306 |
| Zinc (mg): 2 | Copper (mg): 2 |
| Selenium (mcg): 52 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 202 | Threonine (mg): 763 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 780 | Leucine (mg): 1267 |
| Lysine (mg): 1310 | Methionine (mg): 403 |
| Cystine (mg): 242 | Phenylalanine (mg): 656 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 576 | Valine (mg): 786 |
| Arginine (mg): 1290 | Histidine (mg): 348 |
| Alanine (mg): 1068 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1699 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 2588 | Glycine (mg): 1108 |
| Proline (mg): 783 | Serine (mg): 812 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Retinol (mcg): 11 | PRAL Score: 11 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Fried Calamari
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Fried Calamari'?
100 grams of 'Fried Calamari' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 18g (around 36% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 8g (around 3% of daily requirement),
Fat – 7g (around 9% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Protein while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-protein and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Fried Calamari'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Fried Calamari' provides around 175 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from protein, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 9% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a moderate-calorie food choice.
Is 'Fried Calamari' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Fried Calamari' is mainly a source of protein. It contains 18g protein, 8g carbs, and 7g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on protein.
Does 'Fried Calamari' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Fried Calamari' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Copper (mg): 2 mg (222% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 52 mcg (95% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Phosphorus (mg): 251 mg (20% DV),
Zinc (mg): 2 mg (18% DV).
'Fried Calamari' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 39 mg (3% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 279 mg (6% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 38 mg (9% DV),
Sodium (mg): 306 mg (13% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Fried Calamari in significant amounts?
'Fried Calamari' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 1 mcg (42% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Niacin/B3 (mg): 3 mg (19% DV),
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Fried Calamari' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 11 mcg (1% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 35 IU (1% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 4 mg (4% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 14 mcg (4% DV),
Folic Acid (mcg): 9 mcg (2% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 20 mcg (5% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Fried Calamari' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Fried Calamari' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Cholesterol (mg): 260 mg (87% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Copper (mg): 2 mg (20% of max recommended).