Shrimp, canned: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Canned Fish and Seafood
Shrimp, canned contains 100 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 135 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from protein, with 13% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in shellfish on FoodFactly, where the median is 143 kcal per 100 g across 41 foods.
100 g provides 86% of the Daily Value for selenium, 31% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 29% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 100 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.19 g | 0.9% |
| Cholesterol C | 252 mg | 84% |
| Sodium C | 870 mg | 38% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 20.4 g | 41% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 4.1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.007 mg | 0.6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.56 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.01 mg | 0.6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.74 µg | 31% |
| Choline C | 80.9 mg | 15% |
| Calcium C | 145 mg | 11% |
| Iron C | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 33 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 195 mg | 16% |
| Potassium C | 80 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper C | 0.26 mg | 29% |
| Selenium C | 47.5 µg | 86% |
% 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 87%
- Fat 13%
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
- Protein20.4 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 15.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 0.01 g)
- Fat1.4 gin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 5.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.19 gin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 0.92 g)
- Sodium870 mgin the top quarter of shellfish (median 363 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal20.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water75.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.68 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.29 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.25 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.083 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.07 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.069 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.043 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.052 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 75.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Shrimp
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrimp, NFS | 146 | 15.5 g | 4.9 g | 6.7 g |
| Shrimp, baked or broiled Cooked | 129 | 16.9 g | 1.1 g | 5.8 g |
| Shrimp, grilled Cooked | 110 | 17.3 g | 1.2 g | 3.6 g |
| Shrimp, steamed or boiled Cooked | 90 | 17.2 g | 1.2 g | 1.3 g |
| Shrimp, fried Cooked | 218 | 12.3 g | 12.4 g | 12.9 g |
| Shrimp, baked or broiled, coated Cooked | 154 | 15.6 g | 8.7 g | 5.9 g |
| Shrimp, dried Dried or dry | 250 | 51 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| Shrimp, cake or patty | 218 | 13.9 g | 5.3 g | 15.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned Canned | 100 | 20.4 g | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids Canned | 86 | 19.4 g | 0 g | 0.96 g |
| Fish, tuna, canned Canned | 85 | 19 g | 0.08 g | 0.94 g |
| Fish, cod, Atlantic, canned, solids and liquid Canned | 105 | 22.8 g | 0 g | 0.86 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned Canned | 83 | 17.9 g | 0 g | 0.74 g |
| Crab, canned Canned | 83 | 17.9 g | 0 g | 0.74 g |
| Clams, canned Canned | 108 | 18.3 g | 4.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids Canned | 128 | 23.6 g | 0 g | 3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned shrimp?
100 g of canned shrimp has 100 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 135 kcal. 1 small can (75 g): about 75 kcal. 1 standard can (115 g): about 115 kcal.
Is canned shrimp high in protein?
Canned shrimp contains 20.4 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 27.5 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 87% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other shellfish, that is among the highest quarter (median 15.5 g).
How many carbs are in canned shrimp?
Canned shrimp has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned shrimp?
Canned shrimp contains 1.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.19 g is saturated (0.9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned shrimp contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (86% DV), Vitamin B12 (31% DV), copper (29% DV), zinc (18% DV) and phosphorus (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned shrimp?
100 g contains 870 mg of sodium, 38% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does shrimp have the same nutrition canned and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, shrimp, canned has 100 kcal, while shrimp, baked or broiled has 129 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706367. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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