Nutritional Value of Butterworms
Moisture- 58.54 %
Ash- 1.04 %
Protein- 16.20 %
Fat- 5.21 %
Calcium (ml/100 grs)- 42.90
Butter worms are exceptionally high in calcium content, averaging about two times the normal calcium content of many other feeder insects on the market. Silkworms and Phoenixworms come close, but Silkworms require more care and have mortality issues, while Phoenixworms are not as plump and large as Butterworms. Their hassle-free storage and high nutrition make butterworms a great value. And pets love them!
|
Species |
Moisture % |
Protein % |
Calcium (mg/100g) |
Fat % |
Ash % |
|
Butterworm |
58.54% |
16.20% |
42.90 |
5.21% |
1.04% |
|
Dubia Roach |
61 % |
36 % |
20 |
7 % |
2 % |
|
crickets |
74% |
18% |
14 |
6% |
1% |
|
Mealworm |
59 % |
10 % |
3.28 |
13 % |
1 % |
|
Silkworm |
76 % |
64 % |
34 |
10 % |
7.5 % |
|
Phoenixworm |
N/A |
17 % |
34 |
9.5% |
N/A |
|
Superworm |
59 % |
20 % |
10.80 |
16 % |
1 % |
|
Waxworm |
61 % |
16 % |
13.14 |
20 % |
1 % |