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Fried Calamari at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
40
low
Glycemic load / serving
8
low
Nutri-Score
B
A best, E worst
NOVA group
2
processed culinary ingredients

Italian cuisine · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 100 g.

Fried Calamari nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories200 kcal
Protein15 g
Carbohydrate20 g
Fiber1 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fat10 g
Saturated fat1.5 g
Sodium400 mg

Typical ingredients: squid, flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, oil (for frying)

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Common questions about fried calamari

How many calories are in fried calamari?

NutriOptio estimates 200 calories in one serving (100 g) of a typical fried calamari recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is fried calamari good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 8, which is low (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.

What is the Nutri-Score of fried calamari?

NutriOptio grades a typical fried calamari B on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical fried calamari in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.