What is the nutrition value in locust?

Answer 1

Locusts are approximately 50 to 60 percent protein by dry weight. They also have about 12 percent fat and very few carbohydrates. They are good sources of many vitamins and minerals although they are somewhat high in cholesterol.

Answer 2

Locust fruit is a source of emergency food with a high nutritional value. The fruit pulp contains 6.58 percent protein, 1.80 percent fat, 11.75 percent crude fiber, 4.18 percent ash, and 67.30 percent carbohydrate.

Answer 3

The African locust bean has many nutritional benefits. It is full of protein and vitamins such as iron, vitamin A and K.