60 kcal P 0.46g C 14.1g F 0.21g
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Calories in Crustaceans, shrimp, farm raised
An animal with its heart in its head — and one of the most efficient proteins in the ocean
72 kcal
What makes crustaceans so powerful?
Shrimp anatomy is genuinely strange by mammal standards: their heart sits in their head and thorax region, and their nervous system, blood, which is colorless to bluish since it uses hemocyanin instead of hemoglobin, and gills are all packed into the same compact space. Nutritionally, shrimp delivers a notably high protein-to-calorie ratio with very little fat, which is why it's a favorite in calorie-conscious cooking. Shrimp does carry meaningfully more dietary cholesterol than most other seafood, but large studies have found that for most people this has far less effect on blood cholesterol than once believed, similar to the more recent understanding around eggs.
Heart in the head
Shrimp's circulatory and nervous systems are concentrated in their cephalothorax, not a chest cavity.
Blue-ish blood
Shrimp use hemocyanin instead of hemoglobin, giving their blood a different color and oxygen-transport mechanism.
High protein, low calorie
One of the leanest common protein sources per gram, similar in profile to chicken breast.
💡 When & how to use it
Don't overcook shrimp — they go from tender to rubbery within roughly a minute or two of overcooking, since they're small and cook through fast. Despite shrimp's higher cholesterol content than most seafood, current evidence suggests it's not a major concern for most people's blood cholesterol, similar to eggs.
Calories by Serving Size
100g
72 kcal
P 15.6g C 0.49g F 0.8g
1 RACC (115g)
83 kcal
P 17.9g C 0.6g F 0.9g
200g
144 kcal
P 31.2g C 1g F 1.6g
50g
36 kcal
P 7.8g C 0.2g F 0.4g
Full Nutrition Facts
Per 100g — daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 100g
Calories 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.8g 1%
Cholesterol 136mg 45%
Sodium 475mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 0.49g 0%
Protein 15.6g 31%
Calcium 64.6mg 5%
Iron 0.52mg 3%
Potassium 146mg 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
How does Crustaceans fit your daily goals?
14 min
Walking to burn 72 kcal
4%
of 2,000 kcal daily goal
15.6g
protein (31% of daily 50g)
28
servings until 2,000 kcal
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Crustaceans, shrimp, farm raised?
Crustaceans, shrimp, farm raised contains 72 calories per 100g. A standard serving of 1 RACC (115g) provides 83 calories. It is a moderate-calorie food that can fit into most healthy diets.
How much protein does Crustaceans, shrimp, farm raised have?
Crustaceans, shrimp, farm raised provides 15.6g of protein per 100g, which is 31% of the 50g daily recommended value. It is a good source of protein.
How many carbs are in Crustaceans, shrimp, farm raised?
Crustaceans, shrimp, farm raised contains 0.49g of carbohydrates per 100g .
Is Crustaceans, shrimp, farm raised good for weight loss?
Crustaceans, shrimp, farm raised has 72 kcal per 100g, which is relatively moderate. It can fit into a weight-loss diet as long as portion sizes are managed. Its high protein content (15.6g/100g) helps with satiety.
How do I track Crustaceans, shrimp, farm raised calories accurately?
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