Australian Calamari vs Imported Squid

Side-by-side

Australia

Australian Southern Calamari

SA / VIC / TAS

🇦🇺 Local

Catch methodHand-jigged

Chemical tenderisingNone

Bleach in processingNone

Frozen-thawed cyclesMinimal

Price per kg~$30

Overall rating: Southern Calamari scores 9.2/10 — tender, fresh, hand-jigged.

Asia

Imported Squid

China / Vietnam / Thailand

Catch methodIndustrial trawl

Chemical tenderisingCommon

Bleach in processingReported

Frozen-thawed cyclesMultiple

Price per kg~$15

Overall rating: Imported Squid scores 5.0/10 — bleached, treated, generic.

How Southern Calamari compares to imported equivalents on key nutrients.

Protein18.4g15.8g

Selenium44µg30µg

Omega-3 Fatty Acids540mg320mg

Vitamin B121.3µg0.9µg

Copper1.9mg1.4mg