Calories in Sweet and sour shrimp
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Sweet and sour shrimp contains 172 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (176 g) provides about 303 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from fat, with 38% from carbohydrates and 14% from protein (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 21% of the Daily Value for selenium, 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
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 | 172 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 9.2 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.3 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol C | 45 mg | 15% |
| Sodium C | 347 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.2 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 8.4 g | |
| Protein C | 5.9 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A C | 20 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 12 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K C | 9.8 µg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.081 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.055 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.11 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 23 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.28 µg | 12% |
| Choline C | 33.3 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 0.73 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 104 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 136 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.47 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Selenium C | 11.5 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 38%
- Fat 48%
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
- Protein5.9 gin the lowest quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 10.4 g)
- Fiber0.6 gin the lowest quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1 g)
- Sugars8.4 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1.6 g)
- Fat9.2 gabove the median for stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 8 g)
- Saturated fat1.3 gbelow the median for stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1.7 g)
- Sodium347 mgin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 274 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.023 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.023 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 | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.91 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.39 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.039 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.059 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 33 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 399 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 41 µg |
| Retinol C | 18 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 66.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 7 µg |
| Folate, food C | 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet and sour pork with rice | 187 | 9.8 g | 16.5 g | 8.8 g |
| Pad Thai, meatless | 165 | 5.8 g | 16.3 g | 9.2 g |
| BURGER KING, Vanilla Shake | 168 | 3.2 g | 19 g | 8.7 g |
| Pad Thai with meat | 160 | 8.2 g | 14.7 g | 7.9 g |
| Pad Thai with seafood | 147 | 6.8 g | 15 g | 6.8 g |
| Beef with sweet and sour sauce | 211 | 9.3 g | 14.2 g | 12.8 g |
| Pad Thai, NFS | 154 | 8.1 g | 14.4 g | 7.5 g |
| Pad Thai with chicken | 154 | 8.1 g | 14.4 g | 7.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sweet and sour shrimp?
100 g of sweet and sour shrimp has 172 kcal. 1 cup (176 g): about 303 kcal. 1 shrimp (12 g): about 21 kcal.
How much protein is in sweet and sour shrimp?
Sweet and sour shrimp contains 5.9 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.4 g in 1 cup (176 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures, that is in the lowest quarter (median 10.4 g).
How many carbs are in sweet and sour shrimp?
Sweet and sour shrimp has 16.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.6 g of fiber and 8.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sweet and sour shrimp?
Sweet and sour shrimp contains 9.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.3 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does sweet and sour shrimp contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (21% DV), Vitamin E (14% DV), Vitamin C (13% DV), copper (12% DV) and Vitamin B12 (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in sweet and sour shrimp?
100 g contains 347 mg of sodium, 15% 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 2706456. 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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