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European flying squid

European flying squid is sold whole or as cleaned portions, with mild flesh suitable for brief frying or grilling, or longer braising and stewing.

European flying squid — illustrative ingredient image

About European flying squid

The European flying squid is a marine squid sold whole or cleaned into mantle, tentacles and other edible portions. Its flesh is pale and translucent when raw, becoming opaque when cooked. Retail forms include fresh or frozen whole squid, cleaned tubes and rings; freezing, glazing and cleaning can alter the amount of edible squid represented by a package.

Squid has a mild, lightly sweet seafood flavour. Brief cooking can leave the flesh tender, while longer cooking softens it after becoming firm; it is used in frying, grilling, braising and stews. Mantle and tentacles differ in shape and texture, and prepared rings may be cut from squid of varying sizes. Processing and cooking method affect the final bite.

Ingredient type
whole food

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European flying squid nutrition & diet

European flying squid nutritional value

Reference: Squid, raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
77kcal
Protein
15.4g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
1.7g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Whole, cleaned and frozen squid can differ in edible yield and retained water; compare raw and cooked portions and account for glazing or added coating.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Norwegian Food Composition Table — 04.262 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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