Shrimp nutrition facts

Shrimp (3 oz, 85 g) has 84 calories, 20.4 g protein, 0.2 g fat, 0.2 g carbohydrate. It is an excellent source of protein (41% DV), copper (36% DV) and a good source of phosphorus and zinc.

Protein 41% DV Copper 36% DV Phosphorus 16% DV Zinc 13% DV Magnesium 7.9% DV

#9 of 14 fish and seafood for protein #5 of 14 fish and seafood for copper #10 of 14 fish and seafood for magnesium #13 of 14 fish and seafood for potassium

Nutrition Facts

Serving size3 oz (85 g)

Calories84

Total Fat 0.2g0.3%

Saturated Fat 0g0.2%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 161mg54%

Sodium 94mg4.1%

Total Carbohydrate 0.2g0.1%

Protein 20.4g41%

Calcium 60mg4.6%

Iron 0.4mg2.4%

Potassium 220mg4.7%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Values from USDA FoodData Central; label rounding rules are not applied.

Calorie breakdown

■ Protein 97%
■ Fat 3%
■ Carbohydrate 1%

Share of calories by the 4-9-4 Atwater factors; the centre shows USDA's calorie value.

Scores

Nutrient density (NRF9.3)

Nine nutrients to encourage minus three to limit, per 100 kcal. Whole foods range from about −60 to 600; leafy greens score highest.

-0.6

Inflammatory profile strongly anti-inflammatory

Lower is more anti-inflammatory. Percentile 18 among 1,677 whole foods, from Dietary Inflammatory Index weights applied to this food's nutrients per 100 kcal.

All nutrients in shrimp

Nutrient	Per 3 oz	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	84 kcal	4.2%
Protein	20.4 g	41%
Total fat	0.2 g	0.3%
Carbohydrate	0.2 g	0.1%
Fats
Saturated fat	0 g	0.2%
Trans fat	0 g	no DV
Monounsaturated fat	0 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	0.1 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0.03 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	0.02 g	no DV
Cholesterol	161 mg	54%
Minerals
Sodium	94 mg	4.1%
Calcium	60 mg	4.6%
Iron	0.4 mg	2.4%
Magnesium	33 mg	7.9%
Phosphorus	201 mg	16%
Potassium	220 mg	4.7%
Zinc	1.4 mg	13%
Copper	0.32 mg	36%
Manganese	0.03 mg	1.2%
Other
Water	63 g	no DV

Nutrient	Per 100 g	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	99 kcal	5%
Protein	24 g	48%
Total fat	0.3 g	0.4%
Carbohydrate	0.2 g	0.1%
Fats
Saturated fat	0.1 g	0.3%
Trans fat	0 g	no DV
Monounsaturated fat	0 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	0.1 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0.03 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	0.02 g	no DV
Cholesterol	189 mg	63%
Minerals
Sodium	111 mg	4.8%
Calcium	70 mg	5.4%
Iron	0.5 mg	2.8%
Magnesium	39 mg	9.3%
Phosphorus	237 mg	19%
Potassium	259 mg	5.5%
Zinc	1.6 mg	15%
Copper	0.38 mg	42%
Manganese	0.03 mg	1.4%
Other
Water	74 g	no DV

Nutrient	Per 1 oz (28 g)	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	28 kcal	1.4%
Protein	6.8 g	14%
Total fat	0.1 g	0.1%
Carbohydrate	0.1 g	0%
Fats
Saturated fat	0 g	0.1%
Trans fat	0 g	no DV
Monounsaturated fat	0 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	0 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0.01 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	0.01 g	no DV
Cholesterol	54 mg	18%
Minerals
Sodium	31 mg	1.4%
Calcium	20 mg	1.5%
Iron	0.1 mg	0.8%
Magnesium	11 mg	2.6%
Phosphorus	67 mg	5.4%
Potassium	73 mg	1.6%
Zinc	0.5 mg	4.2%
Copper	0.11 mg	12%
Manganese	0.01 mg	0.4%
Other
Water	21 g	no DV

Missing nutrients were not analysed by USDA for this food; they are not zero. F marks a value updated from Foundation Foods (April 2026 analytical data). Source: USDA FoodData Central #175180 ("Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked").

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in shrimp?

Shrimp has 84 calories per 3 oz (85 g), or 99 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

How much protein is in shrimp?

20.4 g of protein per 3 oz, which is 41% of the 50 g Daily Value.

What is shrimp rich in?

Per serving, shrimp is richest in Protein at 41% of the Daily Value, Copper (36%), Phosphorus (16%), Zinc (13%).

Is shrimp healthy?

By nutrient density, shrimp scores 66 on the NRF9.3 index (nine nutrients to encourage minus three to limit, per 100 kcal). Its nutrient profile is strongly anti-inflammatory compared with other whole foods. See the methodology page for how both scores work; this is data, not medical advice.

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Nutrient values are from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, April 2018; Foundation Foods, April 2026) and shown per serving as described on each page. %DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. This is nutrition data for general information, not medical or dietary advice; talk to a clinician or registered dietitian about your own needs. How the numbers are calculated.