At a glance
- 20.4 g protein and 84 calories per 3 oz (85 g).
- 24.2 g protein per 100 calories: #2 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #2 of 46 in fish & seafood.
- 94 mg sodium per serving.
What is shrimp like to eat?
Shrimp are small, sweet shellfish that cook in just a few minutes. They go into stir-fries, tacos, pastas and salads, and a bag in the freezer makes a quick protein for nights when you need dinner fast.
How can you eat more shrimp?
Try this
Saute with garlic and toss with pastaAdd to a vegetable stir-fryGrill for shrimp tacos with slawChill and serve with cocktail sauceIs shrimp good on a GLP-1?
Shrimp come in small, separate pieces, so it is easy to eat just a few, and cooking them only until pink keeps them tender. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.
How does shrimp compare?
| Food | Serving | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrimp | 3 oz | 20.4 g | 84 | 24.2 g |
| Cod | 3 oz | 19.4 g | 89 | 21.7 g |
| Tilapia | 3 oz | 22.2 g | 109 | 20.4 g |
| Salmon | 3 oz | 18.8 g | 175 | 10.7 g |
Close to shrimp per calorie: canned tuna (22.6 g).
Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.
What should you look for when you buy it?
Frozen shrimp are usually frozen soon after catch; check the bag for peeled and deveined if you want less prep, and for added sodium.
What's the full nutrition for shrimp?
| Nutrient | Per 3 oz (85 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 84 | 99 | |
| Protein | 20.4 g | 24 g | 41% |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | |
| Fiber | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Sugar | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Sodium | 94 mg | 111 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 70 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.51 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Vitamin D | Not listed | Not listed |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: "Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.
