🍤 Protein in Shrimp
Shrimp has 24 g of protein per 100 g, along with 99 kcal, 0.2 g carbs and 0.3 g fat. That means 97% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the seafood group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
24 g
Calories
99
Carbs
0.2 g
Fats
0.3 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 30 | 7.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| 50 g | 50 | 12 g | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| 100 g | 99 | 24 g | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
| 150 g | 149 | 36 g | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| 200 g | 198 | 48 g | 0.4 g | 0.6 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Goose (roasted) — 25 g per 100 g
- Lamb Chop — 25 g per 100 g
- Sardines — 25 g per 100 g
- Beef Burger Patty (80/20) — 26 g per 100 g
- Canned Tuna (water) — 26 g per 100 g
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Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in shrimp?
- Shrimp contains 24 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 99 kcal, 0.2 g carbs and 0.3 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of shrimp?
- A 200 g portion of shrimp gives about 48 g protein and 198 calories.
- Is shrimp a good protein source?
- Yes — about 97% of the calories in shrimp 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 shrimp?
- 30 g of shrimp has roughly 30 calories, 7.2 g protein, 0.1 g carbs and 0.1 g fat.