Bocadillo de Calamares
Bocadillo de Calamares is a classic Spanish sandwich featuring crispy, battered, and fried squid rings served in a crusty baguette-style bread roll. It typically includes a simple spread of mayonnaise or alioli and is a beloved street food staple, especially popular in Madrid and coastal regions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of protein from the squid but is also high in fat and carbohydrates due to the deep-frying and bread. A typical serving provides around 500-700 calories, along with nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and selenium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 90 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 µg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Selenium | 35 µg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
Per 1 sandwich (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
While squid is a lean seafood, the preparation method transforms it into a hearty, indulgent comfort food, making it a quintessential example of how Spanish cuisine elevates simple ingredients into iconic dishes.
