Who said eating squid is not nutritious? Most people misunderstood!

I have heard from many friends that eating squid is not very nutritious, but it tastes more unique than other meats. I was very angry when I heard this. If you don’t understand, don’t talk nonsense! The nutritional value of squid is actually very high, even beyond human imagination!

Nutritional value of squid

Squid, also known as "soft fish", is also called "gun squid" in Taiwan. It can be eaten fresh or dried. Squid has high nutritional value and is a natural aquatic protein given to humans by the ocean. Squid has high nutritional value and is rich in many essential amino acids for the human body. The essential amino acid composition is close to complete protein. It is a nutritious and health-care aquatic product with good flavor. Its nutritional value is no less than that of beef and tuna. Every 100 grams of dry product contains 66.7 grams of protein and 7.4 grams of fat. It also contains a large amount of carbohydrates and inorganic salts such as calcium, phosphorus, and sulfur. The protein content in fresh squid is as high as 16% to 20%, and the fat content is extremely low, less than 1%, so the calorie content is also low. For people who are afraid of getting fat, eating squid is a good choice. The fat of squid contains a lot of highly unsaturated fatty acids such as EPA and DHA, and the high amount of taurine in the meat can effectively reduce the cholesterol accumulated in the blood vessel wall, which is quite effective in preventing vascular sclerosis and the formation of gallstones. At the same time, it can replenish brain power and prevent Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, for middle-aged and elderly people who are prone to cardiovascular diseases, squid is a healthy food.

The efficacy and function of squid

1. Health benefits of squid

Squid is rich in calcium, phosphorus and iron, which are very beneficial to bone development and hematopoiesis, and can prevent anemia. In addition to being rich in protein and amino acids required by the human body, squid is also a low-calorie food containing a large amount of taurine. It can relieve fatigue, restore vision, and improve liver function. The peptides and trace elements such as selenium it contains have antiviral and anti-radiation effects. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that squid has the function of nourishing yin and stomach, replenishing deficiency and moisturizing the skin.

2. Squid has a high cholesterol content

But did you know that the cholesterol content of every 100 grams of squid is as high as 615 mg, which is 40 times the cholesterol content of fatty meat, 44 times that of whole milk, 3.4 times that of cuttlefish, 11 times that of hairtail, 7.7 times that of chicken breast, 7 times that of lean pork, 6.15 times that of lean lamb, 6.75 times that of lean beef, and 615 times that of soy products.