Shrimp: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of shrimp has 99 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): 84 kcal.
Shrimp is in the family Fish & seafood. Per 100 g it provides 24 g protein, 0.2 g carbohydrates and 0.28 g fat: about 97% of its calories come from protein.
What shrimp provides most
- High in protein: 24 g per 100 g, 48 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of phosphorus: 237 mg per 100 g, 19 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of zinc: 1.6 mg per 100 g, 15 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: cholesterol: 189 mg.
Shrimp per serving
The serving is 3 oz, 85 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 99 kcal | 84 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g | 20.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2 g | 0.17 g |
| Fat | 0.28 g | 0.24 g |
| Sodium | 111 mg | 94.3 mg |
Shrimp nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 99 kcal | — |
| Protein | 24 g | 48 % |
| Total fat | 0.28 g | 0 % |
| Saturated fat | 0.06 g | 0 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.05 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 189 mg | 63 % |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2 g | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5 % |
| Iron | 0.51 mg | 3 % |
| Magnesium | 39 mg | 9 % |
| Phosphorus | 237 mg | 19 % |
| Potassium | 259 mg | 6 % |
| Sodium | 111 mg | 5 % |
| Zinc | 1.6 mg | 15 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0.01 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0.01 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other fish & seafood
Of 9 foods in this family on Micela, shrimp ranks 4th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🐟 Salmon | 206 | 22.1 g |
| 2 | 🐙 Octopus | 164 | 29.8 g |
| 3 | 🎣 Hake | 116 | 23.5 g |
| 4 | 🦐 Shrimp | 99 | 24 g |
| 5 | 🦑 Squid | 92 | 15.6 g |
| 6 | 🦞 Lobster | 89 | 19 g |
| 7 | 🐠 Tuna | 86 | 19.4 g |
| 8 | 🦀 Crab | 83 | 17.9 g |
| 9 | 🦪 Oyster | 51 | 5.7 g |
Where it comes from
Largest producers: Ecuador, India, Vietnam, China.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does shrimp have?
100 g of shrimp has 99 kcal. 3 oz (85 g) has 84 kcal.
How much protein does shrimp have?
24 g per 100 g; 20.4 g in 3 oz.
How many carbs does shrimp have?
0.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does shrimp have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: protein, 48 %; phosphorus, 19 %; zinc, 15 %.
Where does shrimp come from?
Largest producers: Ecuador, India, Vietnam, China. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 15271 · Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) · Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen)
One serving (3 oz) is about 4% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers