Squid, hard shell: nutrition for pregnancy & family

Also known as Pharaoh cuttlefish, Large cuttlefish, [Place of collection: Goa]. Food group: Marine Mollusks.

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More marine mollusks: Clam, green shell, Clam, white shell, ribbed, Octopus, Squid, black, Squid, red, Squid, white, small.

Squid, hard shell in Indian languages

EnglishPharaoh cuttlefish

Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy76 kcal
Protein16.8 g
Fat0.9 g
Iron0.6 mg
Calcium9 mg

Nutrition source: ICMR-NIN — Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT). Values are typical per 100 g and vary by variety and preparation.

Educational information, not medical or dietary advice. Most everyday foods are fine in normal amounts — ask your doctor or dietitian about anything specific to your pregnancy.