Insect analysis

Have you ever wondered how much fat or protein the insects you are feeding your hedgehog contains? Below you will find a listing of the amount of fat, protein, moisture & fiber found in the insects we commonly feed hedgehogs.

Mealworms Fat: 12.72% Protein: 20.27% Fiber: 1.73% Moisture: 62.44% Fluker's Freeze Dried Mealworms Protein (min.) 46.64% Fat (min.) 25.28% Fiber (max.) 6.74% Ash (max.) 4.57% Moisture (max.) 9.56% Crickets Fat: 6.01% Protein: 21.32% Fiber: 3.2% Moisture: 69.07%

Fluker's Freeze Dried Crickets Protein (min.) 50.67% Fat (min.) 14.47% Fiber (max.) 7.65% Ash (max.) 4.40% Moisture (max.) 11.37% Superworms Fat: 17:89% Protein: 17.41% Fiber: 6.80% Moisture: 59.37% ** Note: Many hedgehog owners feel that superworms shouldn't be fed. Waxworms Fat: 22.19% Protein: 15.70% Fiber: 7.69% Moisture: 61.73%