Shrimp, dried: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Dried or dry Fish and Seafood
Shrimp, dried contains 250 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 338 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from protein, with 13% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in shellfish on FoodFactly, where the median is 143 kcal per 100 g across 41 foods.
100 g provides 216% of the Daily Value for selenium, 77% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 73% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the dried or dry 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 | 250 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.4 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.47 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol C | 630 mg | 210% |
| Sodium C | 2,180 mg | 95% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 51 g | 102% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 10.2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.8 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.017 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.038 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.025 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 22 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.9 µg | 77% |
| Choline C | 202 mg | 37% |
| Calcium C | 362 mg | 28% |
| Iron C | 5.3 mg | 30% |
| Magnesium C | 82 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus C | 488 mg | 39% |
| Potassium C | 200 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 4.9 mg | 45% |
| Copper C | 0.66 mg | 73% |
| Selenium C | 119 µg | 216% |
% 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
- Protein51 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 15.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 0.01 g)
- Fat3.4 gbelow the median for shellfish (median 5.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.47 gbelow the median for shellfish (median 0.92 g)
- Sodium2,180 mgin the top quarter of shellfish (median 363 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal20.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water39.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.27 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.73 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.63 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.038 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.21 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.13 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 | 39.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 22 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, canned Canned | 100 | 20.4 g | 0 g | 1.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted Dried or dry | 290 | 62.8 g | 0 g | 2.4 g |
| Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 275 | 47.7 g | 15.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 158 | 32.5 g | 1.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, smoked Cooked | 173 | 31.2 g | 0 g | 4.4 g |
| Fish, tuna, cooked Cooked | 176 | 30.3 g | 0.01 g | 5.1 g |
| Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat Cooked | 184 | 29.9 g | 0 g | 6.3 g |
| Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 164 | 29.8 g | 4.4 g | 2.1 g |
| Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat Cooked | 187 | 29.7 g | 0 g | 6.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry shrimp?
100 g of dried or dry shrimp has 250 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 338 kcal.
Is dried or dry shrimp high in protein?
Dried or dry shrimp contains 51 g of protein per 100 g (102% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 68.9 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 dried or dry shrimp?
Dried or dry 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 dried or dry shrimp?
Dried or dry shrimp contains 3.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.47 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry shrimp contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (216% DV), Vitamin B12 (77% DV), copper (73% DV), zinc (45% DV) and phosphorus (39% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry shrimp?
100 g contains 2,180 mg of sodium, 95% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does shrimp have the same nutrition dried or dry and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, shrimp, dried has 250 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 2706366. 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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