Cuttlefish

The cuttlefish is a cephalopod mollusc belonging to the Sepiida family. Its body is flattened and oval in shape. It has an internal calcareous shell, completely surrounded on the outside by its flesh, which is known as the cuttlebone.

Its arms are distributed in four pairs around its mouth and have numerous suction cups on their interior.

The last pair, longer than the others, serve to capture prey, since they are entirely retractable and have endings covered in suckers.

Properties and benefits: cuttlefish

Some benefits you didn't know about taking cuttlefish

Cuttlefish are low in fat, and represent a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as minerals such as selenium, iodine, phosphorus, iron and potassium.

Regarding its vitamin content, cuttlefish is provides B and E vitamins.

Nutritional composition: Calories: 71 kcal, Proteins: 16.1 g, Fat: 0.7 g, Water: 83.3 g, Calcium: 59 mg, Iron: 3.4 mg, Iodine: 64 mg, Magnesium: 30 mg, Sodium: 370 mg, Potassium: 310 mg, Phosphorus: 270 mg, Selenium: 65 mg, Niacin: 7.1 mg, Vitamin B6: 0.39 mg, Folates: 13 mg, Vitamin E: 2.4 mg

Nutritional values

71.0

Kcal

71.0

Kj

0.7 gr

Fat

0.0 gr

CHO

16.1 gr

Protein

0.0 gr