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Superworms are a great choice of insect to feed your reptiles, mammals, and birds. They are an excellent source of protein and fat. Due to their phosphorus content, they should be dusted at every feeding with calcium. A full nutritional chart is provided below.
TC INSECTS FEEDER NUTRITION TABLE
Below find specific nutritional information on Superworms
|
Species |
Protein % |
Fat % |
Fiber % |
Calcium_(mg/kg) |
Phosphorus_(mg/kg) |
|
Crickets |
15.3 |
3.2 |
2.1 |
275 |
2510 |
|
Dubia |
22.9 |
7.1 |
2.8 |
798 |
2623 |
|
BSFL |
17.4 |
13.8 |
2.9 |
9380 |
3540 |
|
Superworms |
19.6 |
17.6 |
2.5 |
180 |
2350 |
|
Mealworms |
18.7 |
13.3 |
2.6 |
169 |
2980 |
|
Silkworms |
9.6 |
1.1 |
1 |
185 |
2400 |
|
Fruit Flies |
21.5 |
6 |
2 |
526 |
4000 |
|
Spikes |
17 |
12.5 |
2 |
5230 |
3540 |
|
Hornworms |
9 |
3 |
0.5 |
470 |
2000 |
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