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1. Snail Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Snails
4. Snail Nutritional Value
5. Snail Health Benefits

Snails Facts

History and Origin

Tips for Cooking and Storage

Tips for cooking and storage of Snails
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Types of Snails

Snails Nutritional Value

Snail ( Nutritional value )
Value per 100 g
Mollusks, snail, raw

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	90	4.5%
Protein	g	16.10	32.2%
Total lipid (fat)	g	1.40	2.1%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	2.00	0.6%
Fiber, total dietary	g	0.0	0.0
Sugars, total	g	0.00	0.00
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	10	1.0%
Iron, Fe	mg	3.50	19.4%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	250	62.5%
Phosphorus, P	mg	272	27.2%
Potassium, K	mg	382	10.9%
Sodium, Na	mg	70	2.9%
Zinc, Zn	mg	1.00	6.6%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.400	20%
Selenium, Se	µg	27.4	39.1%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.0	0.0
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.010	0.6%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.120	7.0%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	1.400	7.0%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.130	6.5%
Folate (B-9)	µg	6	1.5%
Choline	mg	65.0
Vitamin (B-12)	µg	0.50	8.3%
Retinol	µg	30
Vitamin A, IU	IU	100	2.0%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	5.00	16.6%
Vitamin D	IU	0	0
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	µg	0.0	0.0
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)	µg	0.0	0.0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	µg	0.1	0.1%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.361	1.8%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.259
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.252
Cholesterol	mg	50	16.6%

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA

Snails Nutritional Value

Snails Health Benefits

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA

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