Italian Calimari has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Riboflavin.
The food contains 15.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 16.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Italian cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 44, for Italian Calimari, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 46% | |
Calories from Fat | 10% | |
Calories from Carbs | 44% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 485 IU | 9.7% | ||
Vitamin C | 12.1 mg | 20.2% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 1.4 mg | 4.8% | ||
Thiamin | 0.08 mg | 5.4% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.44 mg | 25.8% | ||
Niacin | 2.9 mg | 14.3% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.18 mg | 8.8% | ||
Folate | 24 mcg | 6% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg | 19.7% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.69 mg | 6.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 37 mg | 3.7% | ||
Iron | 1.2 mg | 6.5% | ||
Magnesium | 48.8 mg | 12.2% | ||
Phosphorus | 248 mg | 24.8% | ||
Potassium | 441.3 mg | 12.6% | ||
Sodium | 49.6 mg | 2.1% | ||
Zinc | 1.9 mg | 12.8% | ||
Copper | 1.8 mg | 90.7% | ||
Manganese | 0.23 mg | 11.5% | ||
Selenium | 41.4 mcg | 59.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 5.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5.6% | ||
Sugars | 0.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 16.2 g | 32.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.6 g 2.5%
Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 211.4 mg 70.5%
Sodium 49.6 mg 2.1%
Total Carbohydrates 15.8 g 5.3%
Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%
Sugars 0.2 g
Protein 16.2 g 32.4%
Vitamin A 9.7% Vitamin C 20.2%
Calcium 3.7% Iron 6.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 490
Protein 32.8 g | Carbs 52.9 g | Fat 16.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 81
Protein 0.9 g | Carbs 5.3 g | Fat 7.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 345
Protein 42.7 g | Carbs 31.3 g | Fat 7.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 706
Protein 36.7 g | Carbs 34.3 g | Fat 47.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 543
Protein 49 g | Carbs 3.9 g | Fat 33.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 301
Protein 6.4 g | Carbs 59.8 g | Fat 2.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 76
Protein 6.1 g | Carbs 5.3 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 157
Protein 4.9 g | Carbs 18 g | Fat 6.7 g