Calories per serving
| Serving | Kcal | P | F | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One medium shrimp, peeled, 5 g | 5 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| One king prawn, peeled, 15 g | 14 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| 100 g | 95 | 18.9 | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| Serving, 150 g | 143 | 28.4 | 3.3 | 0.0 |
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FoodMate Score of the food
This is a score for the food on its own, by its composition per 100 g, using the same formula the app applies to a meal. On a plate with other foods the result will differ: buckwheat with vegetables scores higher than buckwheat alone.
How it changes with different cooking methods
| Version | Serving |
|---|---|
| Cooked, peeled | 142 kcal |
| Raw, peeled | 128 kcal |
| Pan-fried in oil with garlic | 225 kcal |
| Battered or breaded | 328 kcal |
Micronutrients
Values for a standard serving, as a percentage of the daily value for an adult.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Selenium | 60 mcg | 86% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2 mcg | 73% |
| Phosphorus | 356 mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 2.4 mg | 20% |
How many calories are in shrimp
Cooked peeled shrimp are about 95 kcal per 100 g: 18.9 g of protein, 2.2 g of fat and no carbs. That is almost pure protein, like chicken breast, but even lighter. A 150 g serving gives 143 kcal and 28 g of protein. One medium peeled shrimp weighs about 5 g, that is 5 kcal, a king or tiger prawn about 15 g and 14 kcal. Raw shrimp are slightly lighter than cooked, about 85 kcal: they hold more water.
Shrimp in the shell and in ice glaze
Calories in tables refer to peeled meat. The head and shell are 40-50% of a shrimp, so a 500 g pack of shell-on shrimp gives 250-300 g of meat, that is 240-285 kcal. Frozen shrimp are covered in ice glaze, sometimes 20-30% of the pack weight: check the net weight without glaze on the label. The glaze has no calories, but you pay for it.
Fried and breaded shrimp
Shrimp fried in oil with garlic come to about 150 kcal per 100 g: the oil stays on the surface. Battered or breaded, they are about 219 kcal, and tartar or sweet chili sauce adds another 60-100 kcal per serving. Rolls and salads with shrimp are counted with the rice, sauce and mayonnaise, which have many times more calories than the shrimp themselves.
Shrimp for weight loss
Shrimp are one of the most efficient protein sources in a calorie deficit: 28 g of protein for 143 kcal. They are rich in selenium and have vitamin B12 and zinc. Shrimp do contain a lot of cholesterol, but for most people dietary cholesterol has little effect on blood levels; saturated fat matters more, and shrimp have almost none. With a seafood allergy, shrimp are off-limits.
How to count your serving
Weigh the peeled shrimp and multiply by 0.95, adding oil and sauce separately. If the shrimp are in pasta, a salad or rolls, take a photo in MyFoodMate AI and the app counts the calories of the whole dish.