Shrimp scampi: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Fish and Seafood
Shrimp scampi contains 192 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (250 g) provides about 480 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from protein and 5% 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 60% of the Daily Value for selenium, 43% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 38% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
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 | 192 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.3 g | 21% |
| Cholesterol C | 154 mg | 51% |
| Sodium C | 168 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.3 g | 0.8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.2 g | 0.7% |
| Total sugars C | 0.1 g | |
| Protein C | 15.4 g | 31% |
| Vitamin A C | 117 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin C C | 3.8 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.8 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K C | 45.1 µg | 38% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.028 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.022 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.9 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 20 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1 µg | 43% |
| Choline C | 91.8 mg | 17% |
| Calcium C | 72 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 278 mg | 22% |
| Potassium C | 156 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.2 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.22 mg | 24% |
| Selenium C | 33.1 µg | 60% |
% 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 33%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 62%
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
- Protein15.4 gbelow the median for shellfish (median 15.5 g)
- Fiber0.2 gabove the median for shellfish (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.1 gabove the median for shellfish (median 0.01 g)
- Fat13 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 5.7 g)
- Saturated fat4.3 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 0.92 g)
- Sodium168 mgin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 363 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.077 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.077 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.84 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.094 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.055 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.48 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.74 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.071 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.045 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.009 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 142 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 145 µg |
| Retinol C | 105 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 67.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 20 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, haddock, NFS | 217 | 14.3 g | 11.7 g | 12.5 g |
| Crab, soft shell | 227 | 15.5 g | 11.7 g | 12.7 g |
| Frog legs | 220 | 14.4 g | 11.7 g | 12.4 g |
| Fish, whiting, NFS | 233 | 15.8 g | 11.7 g | 13.2 g |
| Fish, tuna salad | 187 | 16 g | 9.4 g | 9.3 g |
| Fish, NFS | 238 | 19.3 g | 6.6 g | 14.5 g |
| Fish, cod, NFS | 217 | 13.5 g | 11.7 g | 12.5 g |
| Fish, perch, NFS | 224 | 13.6 g | 11.7 g | 13.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in shrimp scampi?
100 g of shrimp scampi has 192 kcal. 1 cup (250 g): about 480 kcal. 1 shrimp (15 g): about 29 kcal.
Is shrimp scampi high in protein?
Shrimp scampi contains 15.4 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 38.5 g in 1 cup (250 g). About 33% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other shellfish, that is below the median (median 15.5 g).
How many carbs are in shrimp scampi?
Shrimp scampi has 2.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.2 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in shrimp scampi?
Shrimp scampi contains 13 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.3 g is saturated (21% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does shrimp scampi contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (60% DV), Vitamin B12 (43% DV), Vitamin K (38% DV), copper (24% DV) and phosphorus (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in shrimp scampi?
100 g contains 168 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 2706458. 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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