Calories in Shrimp gumbo
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Shrimp gumbo contains 61 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (244 g) provides about 149 kcal.
Roughly 42% of its calories come from protein, with 30% from carbohydrates and 28% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 21% of the Daily Value for selenium and 17% 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 | 61 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1.9 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.78 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 62 mg | 21% |
| Sodium C | 377 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.6 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 1.8 g | |
| Protein C | 6.5 g | 13% |
| Vitamin A C | 19 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 4.5 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.76 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 8.7 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.029 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.055 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.047 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 22 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.2 µg | 8% |
| Choline C | 29.2 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 67 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 73 mg | 6% |
| Potassium C | 194 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.67 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Selenium C | 11.8 µg | 21% |
% 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 42%
- Carbohydrates 30%
- Fat 28%
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
- Protein6.5 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 9.4 g)
- Fiber0.9 gabove the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars1.8 gabove the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 1.4 g)
- Fat1.9 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 5.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.78 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Sodium377 mgabove the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 336 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water85.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.34 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.35 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.12 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.11 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.072 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.029 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.021 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.028 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.032 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.38 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.28 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.032 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.022 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 94 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 4,160 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 66 µg |
| Retinol C | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 85.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lobster gumbo | 59 | 6.2 g | 4.6 g | 1.8 g |
| Lomi salmon | 60 | 7.6 g | 3.3 g | 1.9 g |
| Moo Goo Gai Pan | 69 | 7.1 g | 4.9 g | 2.4 g |
| Seafood garden salad with seafood, lettuce, eggs, tomato and/or carrots, other vegetables, no dressing | 62 | 7.9 g | 2.8 g | 2 g |
| Seafood garden salad with seafood, lettuce, tomato and/or carrots, other vegetables, no dressing | 47 | 7.1 g | 3 g | 0.49 g |
| Shrimp garden salad, shrimp, lettuce, eggs, tomato and/or carrots, other vegetables, no dressing | 65 | 8.3 g | 2.8 g | 2 g |
| Cabbage with ham hocks | 75 | 7.8 g | 4.9 g | 2.6 g |
| Bibimbap, Korean | 76 | 5.5 g | 8.1 g | 2.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in shrimp gumbo?
100 g of shrimp gumbo has 61 kcal. 1 cup (244 g): about 149 kcal.
How much protein is in shrimp gumbo?
Shrimp gumbo contains 6.5 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.9 g in 1 cup (244 g). About 42% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other seafood mixed dishes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9.4 g).
How many carbs are in shrimp gumbo?
Shrimp gumbo has 4.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 1.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in shrimp gumbo?
Shrimp gumbo contains 1.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.78 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does shrimp gumbo contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (21% DV) and copper (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in shrimp gumbo?
100 g contains 377 mg of sodium, 16% 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 2707142. 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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