Shrimp nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen)
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Shrimp

Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
50 (low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
3 oz (85 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula.On PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
13.2 (acidic )
Calories
99
Cholesterol
Protein
Copper
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Explanation: This food contains more Cholesterol than 93% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (7%) which contain more Cholesterol, this food itself is rich in Cholesterol more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Protein, Copper, Phosphorus and Magnesium
Shrimp Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
48%
Daily Value: 48%
23.98 g of 50 g
Fats:
0%
Daily Value: 0%
0.28 g of 65 g
Carbs:
0%
Daily Value: 0%
0.2 g of 300 g
Water:
4%
Daily Value: 4%
74.33 g of 2,000 g
Other:
1.21 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
99
% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
63%
Cholesterol
189mg
5%
Sodium
111mg
0%
TotalCarbohydrate
0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
24g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
70mg
7%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
259mg
7%
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The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol

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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats

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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium

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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars

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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
70 mg of 1,000 mg
7%
Iron:
0.51 mg of 18 mg
3%
Magnesium:
39 mg of 400 mg
10%
Phosphorus:
237 mg of 1,000 mg
24%
Potassium:
259 mg of 3,500 mg
7%
Sodium:
111 mg of 2,400 mg
5%
Zinc:
1.64 mg of 15 mg
11%
Copper:
0.379 mg of 2 mg
19%
Manganese:
0.033 mg of 2 mg
2%
Selenium:
µg of 70 µg
0%
Choline:
mg of 550 mg
0%
Mineral chart - relative view
Copper
0.379 mg
TOP 23%
Phosphorus
237 mg
TOP 25%
Magnesium
39 mg
TOP 26%
Calcium
70 mg
TOP 28%
Zinc
1.64 mg
TOP 44%
Potassium
259 mg
TOP 46%
Sodium
111 mg
TOP 47%
Manganese
0.033 mg
TOP 70%
Iron
0.51 mg
TOP 76%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.079 g
All nutrients for Shrimp per 100g
Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
Protein | 57% | 15% | 23.98g |
8.5 times more than Broccoli ![]() |
Fats | 0% | 85% | 0.28g |
119 times less than Cheese ![]() |
Carbs | 0% | 73% | 0.2g |
140.9 times less than Rice ![]() |
Calories | 4% | 73% | 99kcal |
2.1 times more than Orange ![]() |
Calcium | 7% | 28% | 70mg |
1.8 times less than Milk ![]() |
Iron | 3% | 76% | 0.51mg |
5.1 times less than Beef ![]() |
Magnesium | 10% | 26% | 39mg |
3.6 times less than Kidney bean ![]() |
Phosphorus | 34% | 25% | 237mg |
1.3 times more than Chicken meat ![]() |
Potassium | 6% | 46% | 259mg |
1.8 times more than Cucumber ![]() |
Sodium | 5% | 47% | 111mg |
4.4 times less than White Bread ![]() |
Zinc | 15% | 44% | 1.64mg |
3.8 times less than Beef ![]() |
Copper | 0% | 23% | 0.38mg |
2.7 times more than Shiitake ![]() |
Cholesterol | 63% | 7% | 189mg |
2 times less than Egg ![]() |
Trans Fat | 0% | 72% | 0g |
7445 times less than Margarine ![]() |
Saturated Fat | 0% | 85% | 0.06g |
105.3 times less than Beef ![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 85% | 0.05g |
204.1 times less than Avocado ![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 87% | 0.08g |
597.1 times less than Walnut ![]() |
References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.