Kung Pao shrimp: Nutrition Facts
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Kung Pao shrimp contains 173 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (162 g) provides about 280 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from fat, with 32% from protein and 12% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures on FoodFactly, where the median is 144 kcal per 100 g across 70 foods.
100 g provides 47% of the Daily Value for selenium, 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 21% 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 | 173 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 10.7 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.7 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol C | 107 mg | 36% |
| Sodium C | 210 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 1.4 g | |
| Protein C | 13.9 g | 28% |
| Vitamin A C | 58 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C C | 11.7 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.6 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K C | 13.9 µg | 12% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.035 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.053 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.7 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 24 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.72 µg | 30% |
| Choline C | 75.4 mg | 14% |
| Calcium C | 59 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 0.45 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 37 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus C | 193 mg | 15% |
| Potassium C | 184 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Selenium C | 26.1 µg | 47% |
% 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 32%
- Carbohydrates 12%
- 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 stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 10.4 g)
- Sugars1.4 gbelow the median for stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1.6 g)
- Fat10.7 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 8 g)
- Saturated fat1.7 gbelow the median for stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1.7 g)
- Sodium210 mgin the lowest quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 274 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.068 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.071 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.37 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.23 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.035 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.042 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.088 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.006 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 159 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 49 µg |
| Retinol C | 43 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 41 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 67.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken or turkey cacciatore | 174 | 13.2 g | 6.9 g | 10.6 g |
| Beef and noodles with soy-based sauce | 173 | 13.2 g | 7.5 g | 10 g |
| Beef and rice with soy-based sauce | 178 | 13.6 g | 8 g | 10.3 g |
| Chicken fricassee, Puerto Rican style | 172 | 12.1 g | 7.2 g | 10.6 g |
| APPLEBEE'S, chili | 157 | 12.6 g | 4.6 g | 9.8 g |
| Restaurant, family style, chili with meat and beans | 157 | 12.6 g | 4.6 g | 9.8 g |
| Lamb shish kabob with vegetables, excluding potatoes | 162 | 12 g | 5.1 g | 10.3 g |
| Swedish meatballs with cream or white sauce | 170 | 12.5 g | 6.3 g | 10.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in kung Pao shrimp?
100 g of kung Pao shrimp has 173 kcal. 1 cup (162 g): about 280 kcal.
Is kung Pao shrimp high in protein?
Kung Pao shrimp contains 13.9 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 22.5 g in 1 cup (162 g). About 32% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures, that is among the highest quarter (median 10.4 g).
How many carbs are in kung Pao shrimp?
Kung Pao shrimp has 5.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in kung Pao shrimp?
Kung Pao shrimp contains 10.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.7 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does kung Pao shrimp contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (47% DV), Vitamin B12 (30% DV), copper (21% DV), Vitamin E (17% DV) and Niacin (B3) (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in kung Pao shrimp?
100 g contains 210 mg of sodium, 9% 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 2706857. 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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