Seafood
Shrimp nutrition facts
A 3 undetermined oz (85 g) serving of shrimp provides 84 calories, 20 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, and 0 g fat — about 97% of its calories from protein, 1% from carbohydrate, and 2% from fat. The interactive label below toggles between a serving and 100 g.
Calorie split
| Nutrient | Per 3 undetermined oz (85 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 84 | 99 |
| Protein | 20 g | 24 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Vitamins & minerals
Per serving (85 g)
- Magnesium
- 33.1 mg
- Phosphorus
- 201 mg
- Zinc
- 1.39 mg
- Copper
- 0.32 mg
- Manganese
- 0.03 mg
Selecting, storing & prepping shrimp
- Selecting
- Choose shrimp that smell like the sea, not overly "fishy" or of ammonia — a strong odor is a sign of age.
- Storing
- Fresh raw shrimp keeps only about 1–2 days refrigerated, so it's often sold previously frozen — thawing only what's needed just before cooking is safer than refreezing leftovers. Freezes well for 3–6 months.
- Prepping
- The dark vein running along the back is the digestive tract — removing it (deveining) is mostly about appearance and slight grit, not a safety issue, so it's optional for smaller shrimp.
Storage guidance from the USDA FoodKeeper database (FSIS, Cornell University, and the Food Marketing Institute).
Nutrition highlights
Per 3 undetermined oz (85 g), shrimp is an excellent source of Protein and Copper and a good source of Phosphorus and Zinc.
Relatively high in Cholesterol per serving — worth noting if you are limiting them.
% of the FDA Daily Value per 3 undetermined oz (85 g) serving.
Key metrics
Nutrient density
Per 100 kcal, shrimp delivers about 7% of a Daily Value on average across 22 beneficial nutrients. The score is its percentile for that measure among the 177 foods in our database — higher means more nutrition per calorie. How this is calculated.
- More protein than 91% of foods · 64% of seafood
Density counts protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals (not fat, sodium, or sugar), each capped so a single nutrient can’t dominate, with a calorie floor so very-low-calorie foods aren’t overstated. It measures nutrition per calorie within our database — a useful guide, not a complete verdict on how “healthy” a food is.
Similar foods & swaps
The closest seafood to shrimp by nutrition (per 100 g), and how each differs.
Protein quality
As an animal-source protein, shrimp is a complete protein — it supplies all nine essential amino acids on its own, so it doesn’t need to be paired with another protein source.
Questions
- How many calories are in shrimp?
- A 3 undetermined oz (85 g) serving of shrimp has about 84 calories. Per 100 g, it has 99 calories — a low calorie density.
- How much protein is in shrimp?
- Shrimp provides about 20 g of protein per 3 undetermined oz (85 g) serving, which is 41% of the Daily Value — an excellent source.
- What are the macros in shrimp?
- Per serving, shrimp has roughly 20 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, and 0 g fat. By calories, that is 97% protein, 1% carbohydrate, and 2% fat.
- Is shrimp high in protein?
- Shrimp has a protein density of about 24.2 g per 100 kcal, and 97% of its calories come from protein. Foods above roughly 10 g per 100 kcal are generally considered protein-dense.
- What vitamins and minerals are in shrimp?
- Per 3 undetermined oz (85 g), shrimp is a notable source of Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc. The label above lists the full micronutrient profile with % Daily Values.
- What is the nutritional value of shrimp?
- Per 3 undetermined oz (85 g), shrimp has 84 calories, 20 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, and 0 g fat, plus notable amounts of Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc. See the full nutrition facts label above for every vitamin and mineral.
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References & methodology
- Data source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service — FoodData Central, FDC ID 175180 (public domain).
- Daily Values: FDA Nutrition Facts label, 2016 update (adults and children aged 4+).
- Source claims: a serving supplying 10–19% of the Daily Value is a “good source”; 20% or more is an “excellent source” (FDA, 21 CFR 101.54).
- Calorie split: Atwater general factors — 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g for fat.
- Last reviewed: June 2026. Values are typical figures and vary with variety, ripeness, and preparation.
NutriFactsHub. “Shrimp Nutrition Facts.” https://nutrifactshub.com/foods/shrimp