Squid Delivers 18 Grams of Protein per 4 Ounces as U.S. Consumers Rank It 18th
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Updated · AOL · Aug 17
Squid Delivers 18 Grams of Protein per 4 Ounces as U.S. Consumers Rank It 18th
3 articles · Updated · AOL · Aug 17
Summary
A 4-ounce serving of raw squid provides 18 grams of protein and 2 grams of fat, making it a nutrient-dense seafood option that the report says remains widely overlooked.
Squid is also low in mercury compared with seafood such as shark and tuna, and the FDA recommends low-mercury choices like squid, especially for pregnant women.
Its appeal extends beyond nutrition: squid is rich in omega-3s, collagen, iodine, Selenium and zinc, while its fast reproduction and low Bycatch support sustainability.
U.S. consumers still lag in adoption—shrimp, cod and salmon led a 2023 seafood survey, while squid missed the top 10 and ranked 18th out of 26 seafood types consumed.