Calories and Protein in Shrimp
Nutrition data for shrimp, cooked.
Quick answer: 3 ounces (85 g) of shrimp has about 84 calories, 20 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.2 g of carbohydrate. Per 100 g it has 99 calories and 24 g of protein. These figures are for shrimp that is cooked.
- 84calories
- 20 gprotein
- 0.2 gfat
- 0.2 gcarbs
per 3 ounces (85 g)
Serving sizes for shrimp
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g (3.5 oz) | 99 | 24 g | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
| 3 ounces (85 g) | 85 g (3 oz) | 84 | 20 g | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
USDA's 3 ounce serving is 85 g of cooked shrimp. Count shrimp by weight after cooking, since raw shrimp weighs more and the size labels on the bag vary by brand.
Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 ounces (85 g) | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 99 | 84 | |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 189 mg | 161 mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 111 mg | 94 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Protein | 24 g | 20 g | 41% |
| Potassium | 259 mg | 220 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 60 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 39 mg | 33 mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Value uses the FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet and is calculated for 3 ounces (85 g). Source: USDA FoodData Central, record 175180 (Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked).
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About shrimp nutrition
Shrimp is very lean, so it is high in protein for its calories. These figures are for plain cooked shrimp.
- Protein: 20 g in 3 ounces (85 g), about 41 percent of the Daily Value.
How preparation changes the numbers
- Cooking in butter, oil or a breaded coating adds calories. These figures are for plain cooked shrimp.
- FoodSafety.gov says shrimp is safely cooked when the flesh is pearly or white, and opaque.
How shrimp compares
Per 100 g, shrimp ranks #3 of 30 foods on this site for protein and #15 for fewest calories.
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Questions about shrimp
84 calories in 3 ounces (85 g) of shrimp, or 99 calories per 100 g. These figures are for shrimp that is cooked.
20 g of protein in 3 ounces (85 g) of shrimp, or 24 g per 100 g. Protein makes up about 97 percent of its calories.
About 84 calories and 20 g of protein.
USDA lists 189 mg per 100 g of cooked shrimp, about 161 mg in 3 ounces.
Relative to its calories, yes: 24 g of protein for 99 calories per 100 g.
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Sources and method
Nutrient values come from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), record 175180: Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked, retrieved 2026-09-30. Serving weights are USDA household measures, or a simple fraction of one. Brands, growing conditions and cooking method change real-world numbers, so treat every figure as a good estimate. Written and reviewed by Claudio; read how we develop and check our numbers.
