USDA Survey

Escargot

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2706368, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

158
Caloriesmoderate density
20.0g
Proteinhigh · 40% DV
2.5g
Carbslow · 1% DV
6.9g
Fatmoderate · 9% DV
158 calories per 100g

Escargot contains 158 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 20.0g of protein, 6.9g of fat, and 2.5g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Survey database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 72% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Escargot is protein-dense for its calories, with 20.0g of protein per 100g.

20.0g
protein per 100g
Top 28%
protein vs USDA whole foods
158
calories per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

FDA labeling rules →

Escargot contains 158 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 20.0g of protein, 6.9g of fat, and 2.5g of carbohydrates per 100g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

💪 High Protein 🥩 Low Carb

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Escargot is catalogued there as FDC ID 2706368, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Escargot reads as high protein, low carb within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Escargot is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.

Notable micronutrients include Iron, Fe (24% DV).

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 158 % Daily Value* Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 62mg 21% Sodium 287mg 12% Total Carbohydrate 2g 1% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 0g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 20g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 13mg 1% Iron 4mg 24% Potassium 474mg 10% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

158
Calories per 100g

158 kcal = 8% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%8of 2,000 kcal
158 kcal = 8% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 20.0gF: 6.9gC: 2.5g
20.0g
Protein
40% DV
6.9g
Total Fat
9% DV
2.5g
Carbs
1% DV
287mg
Sodium
12% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Escargot ranks on protein

Its 20.0g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Escargot vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

20 Top 28% higher than 72% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Below this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Below this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). This entry sits in this band. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 2.5 G
1%
Energy 158 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 0.00 G
0%
Protein 20.0 G
40%
Total Sugars 0.00 G
Total lipid (fat) 6.9 G
9%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.00 G
Caffeine 0 MG
Theobromine 0 MG
Water 68.5 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 81 MG
Folate, DFE 6.0 UG
Folate, food 6.0 UG
Folate, total 6.0 UG
Folic acid 0.0 UG
Niacin 2 MG
Riboflavin 0 MG
Thiamin 0 MG
Vitamin B-12 0.5 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0 MG
Vitamin E, added 0 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 5.3 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 13 MG
1%
Iron, Fe 4 MG
24%
Potassium, K 474 MG
10%
Sodium, Na 287 MG
12%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG
Carotene, beta 0.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0.0 UG
Lycopene 0.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 310 MG
Phosphorus, P 338 MG
Retinol 35.0 UG
Selenium, Se 34.0 UG
Vitamin A, RAE 35.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.0 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 7 MG
Zinc, Zn 1 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 62 MG
21%
Fatty acids, total saturated 1.1 G
6%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 2.5 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 2.3 G
MUFA 16:1 0.08 G
MUFA 18:1 2.4 G
MUFA 20:1 0.04 G
MUFA 22:1 0.00 G
PUFA 18:2 1.8 G
PUFA 18:3 0.23 G
PUFA 18:4 0.02 G
PUFA 20:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.15 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.12 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.00 G
SFA 10:0 0.00 G
SFA 12:0 0.00 G
SFA 14:0 0.07 G
SFA 16:0 0.81 G
SFA 18:0 0.21 G
SFA 4:0 0.00 G
SFA 6:0 0.00 G
SFA 8:0 0.00 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0.0 UG

Key takeaways

  • Escargot delivers 20.0g of protein per 100g, more than 72% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 158 calories per 100g.
  • Its standout micronutrient is iron, fe, at 24% of the Daily Value per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, low carb patterns.

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

Turtle

Survey
157 cal
P: 24.6gF: 5.8gC: 0.0g

Calamari, cooked

Survey
155 cal
P: 19.4gF: 6.3gC: 3.8g

Shrimp, baked or broiled, coated

Survey
154 cal
P: 15.6gF: 5.9gC: 8.7g

Clams, baked or broiled

Survey
148 cal
P: 18.2gF: 5.7gC: 4.4g

Shellfish, NFS

Survey
146 cal
P: 15.5gF: 6.7gC: 4.9g

Shrimp, NFS

Survey
146 cal
P: 15.5gF: 6.7gC: 4.9g

→ Compare Escargot side-by-side with Turtle and Calamari

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Escargot? ▼
Escargot contains 158 calories per 100g. It has 20.0g of protein, 6.9g of fat, and 2.5g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Escargot? ▼
Per 100g, Escargot has 20.0g protein (51% of calories), 6.9g fat, and 2.5g carbs.
How much sodium is in Escargot? ▼
Escargot contains 287mg of sodium per 100g, which is 12% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Escargot keto-friendly? ▼
With only 2.5g of carbs per 100g, Escargot can fit into a ketogenic diet. Carbs provide 6% of its total calories.
Is Escargot good for a diet? ▼
Escargot has 158 calories per 100g. With 20.0g of protein, it can help with satiety. Fat content: 6.9g.
What vitamins and minerals are in Escargot? ▼
Escargot is notably rich in Iron, Fe (24% DV). Daily-value percentages are computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis as published in FoodData Central.
How does Escargot compare to other foods? ▼
Escargot provides 158 calories and 20.0g protein per 100g. That is 8 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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USDA FoodData Central
Federal nutrient database, every nutrient figure here
🌱
FDA Food Labeling & Nutrition
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NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Federal vitamin and supplement fact sheets
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📣
FDA Food Recalls
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📋
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
USDA + HHS joint nutrition guidance

Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2706368) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

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