🍤 Protein in Prawns
Prawns has 20 g of protein per 100 g, along with 106 kcal, 0.9 g carbs and 1.7 g fat. That means 75% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the seafood group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
20 g
Calories
106
Carbs
0.9 g
Fats
1.7 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 32 | 6 g | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| 50 g | 53 | 10 g | 0.5 g | 0.9 g |
| 100 g | 106 | 20 g | 0.9 g | 1.7 g |
| 150 g | 159 | 30 g | 1.4 g | 2.6 g |
| 200 g | 212 | 40 g | 1.8 g | 3.4 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Ham — 21 g per 100 g
- Scallops — 21 g per 100 g
- Trout — 21 g per 100 g
- BBQ Beef Brisket — 22 g per 100 g
- Deli Roast Beef — 22 g per 100 g
Similar seafood foods
Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in prawns?
- Prawns contains 20 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 106 kcal, 0.9 g carbs and 1.7 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of prawns?
- A 200 g portion of prawns gives about 40 g protein and 212 calories.
- Is prawns a good protein source?
- Yes — about 75% of the calories in prawns come from protein, which makes it an efficient protein source when you are eating in a deficit.
- How many calories are in 30 g of prawns?
- 30 g of prawns has roughly 32 calories, 6 g protein, 0.3 g carbs and 0.5 g fat.