Calories in Squid (calamari), frozen, tubes only
Generic food Frozen Fish and Seafood
Squid (calamari), frozen, tubes only contains 44 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from protein, with 11% from fat and 8% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in finfish and shellfish products on FoodFactly, where the median is 119 kcal per 100 g across 286 foods.
100 g provides 47% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 38% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods.
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 C | 43.9 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.55 g | 0.7% |
| Saturated fat M | 0.22 g | 1% |
| Trans fat M | 0 g | |
| Sodium M | 272 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.93 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 8.8 g | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1.1 µg | 47% |
| Calcium M | 10.6 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium M | 10.5 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 63.8 mg | 5% |
| Potassium M | 9.5 mg | 0.2% |
| Zinc M | 0.53 mg | 5% |
| Copper M | 0.077 mg | 9% |
| Manganese M | 0.005 mg | 0.2% |
| Selenium M | 20.9 µg | 38% |
% 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 80%
- Carbohydrates 8%
- Fat 11%
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
- Protein8.8 gin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat0.55 gin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.22 gbelow the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium272 mgabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 93.8 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal20.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water88.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 0.058 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.27 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.09 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.48 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.49 g |
| Leucine M | 0.92 g |
| Lysine M | 0.93 g |
| Methionine M | 0.37 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.44 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.36 g |
| Valine M | 0.44 g |
| Arginine M | 0.82 g |
| Histidine M | 0.24 g |
| Alanine M | 0.59 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.1 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.7 g |
| Glycine M | 0.55 g |
| Proline M | 0.51 g |
| Serine M | 0.47 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.053 g |
| Cysteine M | 0.13 g |
Individual fatty acids (52)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.016 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.16 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.03 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.034 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.018 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.014 g |
| TFA 14:1 t M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:2 M | 0 g |
| SFA 11:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-9 M | 0 g |
| SFA 5:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 7:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 9:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 21:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 23:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 12:1 M | 0 g |
| TFA 20:1 t M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 n-9 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 22:1 n-11 M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:3 t M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:5c M | 0.061 g |
| PUFA 22:5 c M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 22:6 c M | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 20:2 c M | 0 g |
Other components (3)
| Water M | 88.9 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 1.4 g |
| Ash M | 0.8 g |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lobster, tail only, frozen, wild caught Frozen | 59 | 13 g | 0.89 g | 0.37 g |
| Scallops, sea, frozen, wild caught Frozen | 66 | 13.5 g | 2 g | 0.49 g |
| Cod, Pacific or Alaskan, frozen, wild caught Frozen | 61 | 14.2 g | 0.52 g | 0.22 g |
| Fish, cod, Pacific, raw (may have been previously frozen) Frozen | 69 | 15.3 g | 0 g | 0.41 g |
| Snow crab, legs only, frozen Frozen | 69 | 15.5 g | 1.1 g | 0.29 g |
| Scallops, bay, Patagonian, frozen, wild caught Frozen | 78 | 16.4 g | 2.3 g | 0.42 g |
| Oysters, steamed Cooked | 65 | 7.2 g | 3.4 g | 2.2 g |
| Halibut, frozen, wild caught Frozen | 81 | 19.1 g | 0 g | 0.59 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in frozen squid (calamari)?
100 g of frozen squid (calamari) has 44 kcal.
How much protein is in frozen squid (calamari)?
Frozen squid (calamari) contains 8.8 g of protein per 100 g (18% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 80% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 19.9 g).
How many carbs are in frozen squid (calamari)?
Frozen squid (calamari) has 0.93 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in frozen squid (calamari)?
Frozen squid (calamari) contains 0.55 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.22 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does frozen squid (calamari) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (47% DV) and selenium (38% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in frozen squid (calamari)?
100 g contains 272 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated December 18, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record 2747671. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated December 18, 2025. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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