Calories in DENNY'S, golden fried shrimp
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DENNY'S, golden fried shrimp contains 319 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (16 g) provides about 51 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from carbohydrates and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in restaurant foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 203 kcal per 100 g across 109 foods.
100 g provides 40% of the Daily Value for phosphorus, 34% of the Daily Value for selenium and 29% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 319 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 20 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.5 g | 18% |
| Trans fat C | 0.18 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 83 mg | 28% |
| Sodium M | 1,400 mg | 61% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 20.9 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars M | 0.75 g | |
| Protein M | 13.9 g | 28% |
| Vitamin A ? | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin E M | 2.6 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K M | 35.3 µg | 29% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.25 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2.5 mg | 15% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.36 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.085 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) M | 54 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.4 µg | 17% |
| Calcium M | 47 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 1.5 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium M | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 498 mg | 40% |
| Potassium M | 128 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 0.85 mg | 8% |
| Copper M | 0.18 mg | 20% |
| Manganese M | 0.25 mg | 11% |
| Selenium M | 18.5 µg | 34% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 17%
- Carbohydrates 26%
- Fat 56%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein13.9 gin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 8.6 g)
- Sugars0.75 gin the lowest quarter of restaurant foods (median 1.9 g)
- Fat20 gin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 10.8 g)
- Saturated fat3.5 gin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium1,400 mgin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 430 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water41.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 9.5 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 18.6 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.4 g |
| Glucose M | 0.2 g |
| Fructose M | 0.07 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0.07 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.16 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.5 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.62 g |
| Leucine M | 1.1 g |
| Lysine M | 0.94 g |
| Methionine M | 0.34 g |
| Cystine M | 0.19 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.63 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.4 g |
| Valine M | 1.1 g |
| Arginine M | 1 g |
| Histidine M | 0.28 g |
| Alanine M | 0.74 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.3 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.8 g |
| Glycine M | 0.6 g |
| Proline M | 0.68 g |
| Serine M | 0.59 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.051 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.043 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.83 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 8.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.023 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.3 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.068 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.95 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.026 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.062 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.024 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.023 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.026 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.078 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.099 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.038 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 4.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 8.3 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.079 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.099 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Retinol M | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.23 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 7.7 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 2.8 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.06 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0.5 mg |
Other components (6)
| Water M | 41.1 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 4.1 g |
| Energy C | 1,336 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 6 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
Other forms of DENNY'S
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENNY'S, french fries | 282 | 3.4 g | 35.2 g | 14.1 g |
| DENNY'S, top sirloin steak | 182 | 28.9 g | 0.14 g | 7.3 g |
| DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks | 324 | 13.6 g | 27.2 g | 17.9 g |
| DENNY'S, macaroni & cheese, from kid's menu | 150 | 5.2 g | 21.2 g | 4.9 g |
| DENNY'S, chicken nuggets, star shaped, from kid's menu | 377 | 16.3 g | 13.6 g | 28.6 g |
| DENNY'S, chicken strips | 295 | 19.2 g | 22 g | 14.5 g |
| DENNY'S, coleslaw | 183 | 0.97 g | 10.9 g | 15 g |
| DENNY'S, fish fillet, battered or breaded, fried Cooked | 234 | 13.8 g | 17.4 g | 12.2 g |
| DENNY'S, hash browns | 197 | 2.5 g | 26.6 g | 9 g |
| DENNY'S, onion rings | 385 | 5.3 g | 41.1 g | 22.2 g |
| DENNY'S, spaghetti and meatballs | 170 | 7.8 g | 15.5 g | 8.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, family style, shrimp, breaded and fried Cooked | 308 | 12.7 g | 22.3 g | 18.7 g |
| Restaurant, family style, fried mozzarella sticks Cooked | 325 | 14.8 g | 25.1 g | 18.3 g |
| T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, fried mozzarella Cooked | 333 | 15.8 g | 25.3 g | 18.8 g |
| Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, boneless pieces, plain Cooked | 307 | 15.9 g | 14.9 g | 20.4 g |
| Chicken fillet wrap sandwich, fried, from fast food Cooked | 299 | 12.7 g | 24.4 g | 16.7 g |
| CRACKER BARREL, country fried shrimp platter Cooked | 287 | 12.6 g | 21.4 g | 16.8 g |
| Grilled cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on white bread Cooked | 368 | 13.4 g | 26.4 g | 23.3 g |
| Grilled cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on wheat bread Cooked | 366 | 14.4 g | 24.4 g | 23.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked DENNY'S?
100 g of cooked DENNY'S has 319 kcal. 1 piece (16 g): about 51 kcal.
Is cooked DENNY'S high in protein?
Cooked DENNY'S contains 13.9 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.2 g in 1 piece (16 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other restaurant foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.6 g).
How many carbs are in cooked DENNY'S?
Cooked DENNY'S has 20.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 0.75 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked DENNY'S?
Cooked DENNY'S contains 20 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.5 g is saturated (18% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked DENNY'S contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are phosphorus (40% DV), selenium (34% DV), Vitamin K (29% DV), copper (20% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked DENNY'S?
100 g contains 1,400 mg of sodium, 61% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168077. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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