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CCalamari (Squid)
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Graded C — 48 out of 100, #23 of 28 seafood. Clean label carries the score (95/100); protein quality (diaas) drags it down (0/100).
The short version: Rubber bands you can eat. Lean protein hiding in a tentacled package.
The catch: Usually served fried — this is the pre-fryer version. Cholesterol is high; dietary cholesterol matters less than you think.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 48
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#23 of 28 in Seafood. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Calamari (Squid) healthy?
It grades C — 48 out of 100, #23 of 28 seafood in our system. Rubber bands you can eat. Lean protein hiding in a tentacled package.
How many calories are in Calamari (Squid)?
92 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Calamari (Squid) calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.