Shrimp Nutrition Facts & Calories
Calories in shrimp
100g of shrimp contain about 85 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| one shrimp
| cup
| half cup
For example, a medium size shrimp (10 g) contain about 9 calories.
Shrimp key facts
The nutrients that matter most in meat and fish, per 100 g, compared with squid.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Shrimp | Squid a common seafood |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20 g | 16 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 1.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 161 mg | 233 mg |
| Sodium | 119 mg | 44 mg |
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
ShrimpServing size:
medium size shrimp (10 g) change
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Amount Per Serving:
To visualize how much 9 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of medium size shrimp is similar to that of, for example:
- 0.5 sugar cube (16 kcal)
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about shrimp nutrition.
100g of Shrimp
Nutrition
- Calories 85
- Carbs Total 0 g
- Dietary fiber 0 g
- Fat 0.51 g
- Saturated fat 0.1 g
- Protein 20.1 g
- Water 78.45 g
Minerals
- Potassium 264 mg
- Magnessium 35 mg
- Calcium 64 mg
- Sodium 119 mg
- Iron 0.52 mg
Per 100 g, Shrimp is an excellent source of protein (40% DV) and low in saturated fat.
Protein supplies the amino acids the body uses to build and repair tissue. The FDA Daily Value is 50 g.
How many calories are in shrimp?
- Medium size shrimp (10 g)9 kcal
- Cup of shrimp (145g)123 kcal
- Half cup of shrimp (72.5g)62 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of shrimp24 kcal
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About the data
Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.
Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.
