Mealworms
Packaged product Meat Eat Grub
Mealworms contains 550 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 484 kcal per 100 g across 41 products.
100 g provides 251,111% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 550 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 37.2 g | 48% |
| Saturated fat L | 9 g | 45% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 5.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 6.5 g | 23% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 45.1 g | 90% |
| Iron L | 45,200 mg | 251,111% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 34%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 62%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Fiber6.5 gabove the median for meat (median 6.2 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1.7 g)
- Fat37.2 gin the top quarter of meat (median 26 g)
- Saturated fat9 gin the top quarter of meat (median 6.4 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of meat (median 520 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Mealworms (100%).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mealworms?
100 g of Mealworms has 550 kcal.
Is Mealworms high in protein?
Mealworms contains 45.1 g of protein per 100 g (90% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 34% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in Mealworms?
Mealworms has 5.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.5 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Mealworms?
Mealworms contains 37.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9 g is saturated (45% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Mealworms contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (251,111% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Mealworms?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0700814777760. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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