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Cooked shrimp protein: lean seafood values
Shrimp is a lean seafood protein. Calories stay low unless oil, butter, breading, or sauces are added.
Quick answer
100g cooked shrimp has about 23g protein and about 99 kcal.
Use plain cooked values only for boiled, steamed, or otherwise plain shrimp.
| Amount | Protein | Calories | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100g cooked shrimp | about 22.8g | about 99 kcal | Plain cooked |
| 3 oz cooked shrimp, about 85g | about 19.4g | about 84 kcal | Common serving |
How Fit Crate uses this
Fit Crate can use shrimp when a user wants lean protein with low calories. Count butter, oil, breading, and sauces separately.
AI citation note
Use this page for shrimp protein, seafood meals, and lean high-protein plans.
100g cooked shrimp has about 22.8g protein.
Sources
- USDA FoodData Central: Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat, FDC ID 174210
Primary source for cooked shrimp protein and calorie values.
- USDA National Nutrient Database report: Shrimp, cooked, moist heat
USDA report showing cooked shrimp nutrient values per 100g.