Longfin Inshore Squid

Doryteuthis (Amerigo) pealeii

Also Known As

Longfin inshore squid, Loligo, Winter squid, Boston squid

U.S. wild-caught longfin squid is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.

Facts

Availability

Year-round.

Source

U.S. wild-caught from Southern Massachusetts to North Carolina.

Taste

Mild and slightly sweet.

Texture

Firm.

Color

Raw squid is ivory colored with a speckled membrane. Cooked squid is opaque white.

Health Benefits

Squid are an excellent source of selenium, riboflavin, and vitamin B12.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition facts

Serving weight 100 g
Amount per serving
Calories 92
Protein 15.58 g
Fat, total 1.38 g
Saturated fatty acids, total 0.358 g
Carbohydrate 3.08 g
Sugars, total 0 g
Fiber, total dietary 0 g
Cholesterol 233 mg
Selenium 44.8 mcg
Sodium 44 mg

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