Patagonian squid
Patagonian squid
Patagonian squid is a mild, slightly sweet marine cephalopod sold whole or as cleaned tubes, rings or tentacles, with quick or prolonged cooking affecting texture.

About Patagonian squid
Patagonian squid is a marine cephalopod from southern South American waters, marketed whole or as cleaned tubes, rings, and tentacles. Raw flesh is pale and smooth, with a firm, slightly elastic feel. It is sold fresh or frozen, and the edible portions commonly include the mantle and arms after inedible parts are removed.
Its flavour is mild and slightly sweet. Quick cooking can keep the flesh tender, while longer cooking produces a different texture; it is used in a range of seafood preparations. The name identifies a regional squid product, but the exact cut and whether it is cleaned or frozen depend on the package.
- Ingredient type
- whole food
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calamar patagónico
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Patagonian squid nutrition & diet
Patagonian squid nutritional value
Reference: Argentine shortfin squid
Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.
- Calories
- 71kcal
- Protein
- 12.4g
- Carbs
- 0.4g
- Fat
- 2.0g
Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.
Edible portion, raw versus cooked state, and water loss affect measured nutrition. Cleaned tubes, whole squid, and prepared or breaded products should not be compared as identical forms.
Dietary compatibility
- VeganNot established
- VegetarianNot established
- PescatarianNot established
- KetoNot established
- PaleoNot established
- Low-carbNot established
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot 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.
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Nutrition reference: Taiwan FDA Nutrition Information Database — J3500301 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.
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