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Shrimp

Low calorie density

Calories per 100 g

146

Density

1.46kcal/g

Protein / 100g

15.5g

Carbs / 100g

4.9g

Fat / 100g

6.7g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Shrimp has 1.46 calories per gram (146 per 100 g). Filling foods that keep portions generous while staying easy on your calorie budget. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.

Calories by portion

PortionWeightCalories
Tiny Shrimp5 g7
Small/Medium Shrimp10 g15
Large/Jumbo Shrimp15 g22
Prawn20 g29
Portion85 g124
Cup135 g197
100 g100 g146

Where the calories come from

  • Protein15.5 g / 100 g44% of calories
  • Carbs4.9 g / 100 g14% of calories
  • Fat6.7 g / 100 g42% of calories

Quick comparisons

  • Shrimp is 2.8× as dense than Apple (1.46 vs 0.52 kcal/g).
  • Shrimp is 1.4× as dense than Chicken Breast (1.46 vs 1.07 kcal/g).
  • Shrimp is 6.2× less dense than Olive Oil (1.46 vs 9.00 kcal/g).

Frequently asked questions about shrimp

How many calories are in 100 grams of shrimp?
Shrimp contains 146 calories per 100 g, along with 15.5 g of protein, 4.9 g of carbohydrates, and 6.7 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of shrimp?
Shrimp has a calorie density of 1.46 kcal per gram, which places it in the low tier (0.6 – 1.5 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one tiny shrimp of shrimp?
One tiny shrimp of Shrimp weighs about 5 g and provides roughly 7 calories.

Other foods in this group

Differently-named products that share the same canonical food.

Individually Quick Shrimp

Low
71kcal / 100 g0.71 kcal/g

Raw Shrimps

Low
94kcal / 100 g0.94 kcal/g

Raw Shrimp

Low
107kcal / 100 g1.07 kcal/g

Cooked Shrimp

Low
95kcal / 100 g0.95 kcal/g

Butterfly Breaded Shrimp

Moderate
150kcal / 100 g1.50 kcal/g

Raw Wild Caught Shrimp

Low
118kcal / 100 g1.18 kcal/g

Red Shrimp

Low
71kcal / 100 g0.71 kcal/g

Frozen Shrimp

Low
129kcal / 100 g1.29 kcal/g