Fish and seafood
How much protein is in shrimp?
Shrimp has 24 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (3 oz, 85 g) has 20.4 g of protein and 84 calories.
- Protein, 3 oz (85 g)
- 20.4 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 24.2 g
Very high protein density
Protein in shrimp by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz (85 g) | 20.4 g | 84 | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
| 100 g | 24 g | 99 | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 99
- Protein
- 24 g
- Carbs
- 0.2 g
- Fat
- 0.3 g
- Fibre
- –
- Sugar
- –
- Sodium
- 111 mg
Fish and seafood: most protein per calorie
- Canned tuna 22.6 g protein per 100 cal
- Cod 21.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Tilapia 20.5 g protein per 100 cal
- Sardines 11.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Salmon 10.7 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is shrimp high in protein?
Yes. With 24.2 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 100% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of shrimp?
24 g, with 99 calories.
How much shrimp gives you 30 g of protein?
About 125 g, for roughly 124 calories. That's about 1.5 servings of 3 oz.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 175180: "Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.