Calories in Shrimp, cake or patty
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Shrimp, cake or patty contains 218 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cake or patty (85 g) provides about 185 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from protein and 10% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in seafood mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 135 kcal per 100 g across 96 foods.
100 g provides 55% of the Daily Value for selenium, 39% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 20% 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 | 218 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 15.3 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol C | 156 mg | 52% |
| Sodium C | 329 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 0.66 g | |
| Protein C | 13.9 g | 28% |
| Vitamin A C | 65 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.6 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K C | 23.1 µg | 19% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.065 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.078 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.8 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 26 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.93 µg | 39% |
| Choline C | 103 mg | 19% |
| Calcium C | 63 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 0.65 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 243 mg | 19% |
| Potassium C | 133 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.18 mg | 20% |
| Selenium C | 30.4 µg | 55% |
% 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 26%
- Carbohydrates 10%
- Fat 64%
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 seafood mixed dishes (median 9.4 g)
- Fiber0.3 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars0.66 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 1.4 g)
- Fat15.3 gin the top quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 5.4 g)
- Saturated fat2.6 gin the top quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Sodium329 mgbelow the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 336 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water63.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 7.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.059 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.061 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 6.2 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 | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.021 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.66 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.82 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.035 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.063 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 54 µg |
| Retinol C | 65 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 63.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 4 µg |
| Folate, food C | 20 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, canned Canned | 100 | 20.4 g | 0 g | 1.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crab, cake | 214 | 14.4 g | 4.5 g | 15 g |
| Beef stew with potatoes, Puerto Rican style | 220 | 14.6 g | 6.5 g | 14.8 g |
| Meatballs, Puerto Rican style | 225 | 14.3 g | 6.9 g | 15.3 g |
| Tuna cake or patty | 206 | 15.3 g | 2.7 g | 14.9 g |
| Livers, chicken, chopped, with eggs and onion | 226 | 12.9 g | 2.9 g | 17.7 g |
| Pork hash | 186 | 12.9 g | 2 g | 13.7 g |
| Chicken or turkey fricassee, with sauce, no potatoes, potatoes reported separately, Puerto Rican style | 183 | 14 g | 2.5 g | 13.1 g |
| Pork or ham with soy-based sauce | 190 | 14.9 g | 3.4 g | 12.7 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 218 kcal. 1 cake or patty (85 g): about 185 kcal.
Is shrimp high in protein?
Shrimp contains 13.9 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.8 g in 1 cake or patty (85 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other seafood mixed dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 9.4 g).
How many carbs are in shrimp?
Shrimp has 5.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.3 g of fiber and 0.66 g of sugars.
How much fat is in shrimp?
Shrimp contains 15.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is saturated (13% 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 (55% DV), Vitamin B12 (39% DV), copper (20% DV), phosphorus (19% DV) and Vitamin K (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in shrimp?
100 g contains 329 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does shrimp have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, shrimp, cake or patty has 218 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 2706565. 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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