Shrimp, NFS: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Fish and Seafood
Shrimp, NFS contains 146 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 small/medium shrimp (10 g) provides about 15 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from protein, with 42% from fat and 14% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for shellfish on FoodFactly (143 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 61% of the Daily Value for selenium, 43% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 23% of the Daily Value for copper.
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 | 146 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol C | 140 mg | 47% |
| Sodium C | 348 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.9 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.2 g | 0.7% |
| Total sugars C | 0.07 g | |
| Protein C | 15.5 g | 31% |
| Vitamin A C | 63 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.4 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.6 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.067 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 28 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1 µg | 43% |
| Choline C | 90.5 mg | 16% |
| Calcium C | 64 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 0.53 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 273 mg | 22% |
| Potassium C | 131 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.21 mg | 23% |
| Selenium C | 33.3 µg | 61% |
% 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 44%
- Carbohydrates 14%
- Fat 42%
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
- Fiber0.2 gabove the median for shellfish (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.07 gabove the median for shellfish (median 0.01 g)
- Fat6.7 gabove the median for shellfish (median 5.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.2 gabove the median for shellfish (median 0.92 g)
- Sodium348 mgbelow the median for shellfish (median 363 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water70.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.074 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.076 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.011 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.052 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.77 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.23 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.038 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.045 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.037 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.007 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 3 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 3 µg |
| Retinol C | 63 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 70.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 7 µg |
| Folate, food C | 17 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, 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shellfish, NFS | 146 | 15.5 g | 4.9 g | 6.7 g |
| Clams, NFS | 143 | 16.1 g | 6.7 g | 5.2 g |
| Fish, flounder, NFS | 128 | 15.4 g | 0.01 g | 6.9 g |
| Fish, tuna salad | 187 | 16 g | 9.4 g | 9.3 g |
| Mussels | 109 | 15.1 g | 4.7 g | 2.8 g |
| Escargot | 158 | 20 g | 2.5 g | 6.9 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes, home recipe | 155 | 20.2 g | 0.48 g | 7.5 g |
| Fish, croaker | 189 | 19.9 g | 7.8 g | 8.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in shrimp?
100 g of shrimp has 146 kcal. 1 small/medium shrimp (10 g): about 15 kcal. 1 tiny shrimp (5 g): about 7 kcal. 1 large/jumbo shrimp (15 g): about 22 kcal.
Is shrimp high in protein?
Shrimp contains 15.5 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.6 g in 1 small/medium shrimp (10 g). About 44% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in shrimp?
Shrimp has 4.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.2 g of fiber and 0.07 g of sugars.
How much fat is in shrimp?
Shrimp contains 6.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does shrimp contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (61% DV), Vitamin B12 (43% DV), copper (23% DV), phosphorus (22% DV) and choline (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in shrimp?
100 g contains 348 mg of sodium, 15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does shrimp have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, shrimp, NFS has 146 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 2706360. 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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