Depending on the species of caterpillar eaten, just 3.5 ounces (100 g) can provide a large part of the daily requirements of such important minerals as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, as well as many vitamins.
Bergantung pada spesiesnya, 100 gram ulat saja bisa memenuhi kebutuhan mineral harian seperti besi, fosfor, kalium, kalsium, magnesium, dan seng, juga vitamin.