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Shrimp

Shrimp provides 22.8 g of protein for 119 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz), or 19.2 g of protein for every 100 kcal.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Shrimp, cooked

  • 119 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 22.8 gProtein per 100 g
  • 0 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 5 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 100 g (3.5 oz) serving provides about 119 kcal, 22.8 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber.

Values for shrimp per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 100 g (3.5 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (100 g (3.5 oz))
Calories119 kcal119 kcal
Protein22.8 g22.8 g
Carbohydrates1.5 g1.5 g
of which sugars0 g0 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Fat1.7 g1.7 g
of which saturated0.5 g0.5 g
Water71.6 g71.6 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Calculation: 1 (base) + 1 (low energy density: 119 kcal/100 g) + 2 (protein: 19.2 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 0.0 g/100 kcal) + 1 (solid food with 71.6 g of water) = 5.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

High in protein
It has at least 10 g of protein per 100 g and 6 g per 100 kcal. Protein is the most filling nutrient per calorie and helps preserve muscle mass during weight loss, which matters especially when a GLP-1 medication reduces your appetite.
Easy to digest
It is a soft or low-fat food that many people tolerate well when they feel nauseous or get full quickly. This is an editorial judgment based on common patient guidance, not a measurement: everyone tolerates foods differently.

Frequently asked questions about shrimp

How much protein is in a 100 g (3.5 oz) serving of shrimp?

100 g (3.5 oz) of shrimp has 22.8 g of protein. A typical 100 g (3.5 oz) serving has about 22.8 g of protein. That is 19.2 g of protein per 100 kcal, which is why it carries our “High in protein” tag.

How many calories does a 100 g (3.5 oz) serving of shrimp have?

100 g (3.5 oz) of shrimp has 119 kcal. A typical 100 g (3.5 oz) serving has about 119 kcal. That is a low energy density.

Is shrimp filling?

Yes, very filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 5 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) + 1 (low energy density: 119 kcal/100 g) + 2 (protein: 19.2 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 0.0 g/100 kcal) + 1 (solid food with 71.6 g of water) = 5. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

How does shrimp sit with nausea from a GLP-1 medication?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about shrimp on a GLP-1 medication. “High in protein”: plenty of protein per calorie; protein helps preserve muscle mass when you eat less. “Easy to digest”: a soft or low-fat food that many people tolerate well when they feel nauseous or get full quickly. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What counts as a normal serving of shrimp?

We use 100 g (3.5 oz) as a typical serving. That amount provides about 119 kcal, 22.8 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may contain additives to retain moisture) (FDC ID 171971). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .