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Cricket Calories
High protein, low fat, sustainable food source
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Cricket Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
120
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
5g
· 13%
Protein
20.5g
· 54%
Fat
5.5g
· 33%
Fiber
2.2g
Cricket Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
1.2µg · 50% DV
B2
0.35mg · 27% DV
B5
0.9mg · 18% DV
B1
0.15mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
200mg · 29% DV
Iron
5mg · 28% DV
Zinc
2mg · 18% DV
Selenium
7µg · 13% DV
Cricket Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
Is Cricket Processed?
NOVA 1
Unprocessed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Cricket Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Cricket Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Cricket Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.9g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.9g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Cricket — Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories and how much protein are in cricket?
Per 100 grams, cricket provides 120 calories and 20.5 grams of protein. That makes it a relatively high-protein option.
Is cricket suitable for keto and gluten-free diets?
Based on the provided data, cricket is compatible with keto and gluten-free diets. It also has a glycemic index of 10, indicating a low glycemic impact.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.