Carbon Footprint in kg CO2 per 100g of protein
Nutritional Value
Protein: 22.9%
Fat: 6.8%
Moisture: 12.0%
Ash: 4.5%
Carbohydrates: 38.8%
Energy: 389.3 kcal/100g
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) are a fully "domesticated" insect reared in controlled indoor farms, so they are not listed by the IUCN and pose zero scarcity risk. Their cultivation relies on up-cycling plant by-products rather than harvesting wild populations, ensuring a dependable, planet-friendly protein source for years to come.