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Nutritional value per 100 grams of meats and insects by species

Average nutritional value per 100 grams of commonly used meats and edible insects, by species (in grams)

The data illustrates the average nutritional value per 100 grams of commonly used meats and edible insects, by species. According to the report, there is about 479 grams of protein in 100 grams of edible mealworm (larvae).

Curculionidae-palm weevil (Larvae) 479 9.96 25.3
Apidae-honeybee (brood) 449 15.2 3.64
Saturniidae mopane caterpilla (final instar) 409 35.2 15.2
Tenebrionidae mealworm (Larvae) 247 19.4 12.3
Pork 186 20.1 12.4
Beef 169 20.6 9.3
Gryllidae-cricket (adult) 153 20.1 5.06
Chicken 152 19.9 7.2
Bombycidae silkworm 128 14.8 8.26