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Shrimp nutrition: calories, protein and portion sizes
In this Fineli Release 20.0 reference, 100 g provides about 73 kcal and 16 g protein. Reference food and preparation: boiled shrimp without salt. Match the edible weight and preparation below, or use the current label for your own product.
Quick answer
An example 120 g edible portion of shrimp (boiled shrimp without salt) supplies about 88 kcal, 19.2 g protein and 0 g fiber. This is a scaled food-composition estimate, not a recommended serving size.
Shrimp: nutrition per 100 g and example portion
Reference preparation: boiled shrimp without salt. The exact source name is “Shrimp, boiled, without salt” (Fineli food 32202). Available carbohydrate excludes fiber and is not the same measure as US Total Carbohydrate.
Values are rounded after scaling. A small reported amount may round below 0.1 g; a missing value is marked Not available rather than treated as zero. This selected extract does not include sugar, sodium or micronutrient amounts; the full Fineli database contains information beyond these tables.
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| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 120 g example |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 73 kcal | 88 kcal |
| Protein | 16 g | 19.2 g |
| Available carbohydrate (excludes fiber) | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 1.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
How to weigh shrimp
Weigh the edible cooked shrimp after removing shells, tails and any discarded parts. Ice glaze and thawing liquid are not shrimp flesh. The source is boiled shrimp without salt, not breaded shrimp, a raw frozen product or shrimp in oil.
Calculate your own shrimp portion
For the 120 g example, multiply the source amounts by 120 ÷ 100 = 1.2. The unrounded energy calculation is 73 × 1.2 = 87.6 kcal, displayed as approximately 88 kcal. Use the same factor for protein, available carbohydrate, fat and fiber.
For another amount, replace 120 with your own edible weight. Keep the preparation as boiled shrimp without salt; if your food is prepared differently, choose a matching reference or calculate its recipe instead.
How preparation changes the estimate
Butter, mayonnaise and frying batter change a shrimp meal's totals. Use the package if the product is brined or prepared with other ingredients. Shrimp is a crustacean allergen, and its high protein per 100 g does not make it interchangeable with every fish.
Meal ideas using shrimp
Use these combinations as menu ideas and adjust the amounts to your appetite and preferences. Each added ingredient belongs in the complete meal estimate.
- Add shrimp to a rice bowl with peas and peppers.
- Make a shrimp and cucumber salad with a measured yogurt dressing.
Compare other fish and seafood
The following are separate reference foods, shown per 100 g for orientation. Check the preparation column: dry, raw and cooked values are not interchangeable, and equal gram weights are not necessarily equivalent portions.
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| Food | Reference preparation | Energy / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canned blue mussels | blue mussels, canned in water | 81 kcal | 15.6 g | 0 g |
| Smoked mackerel | smoked mackerel | 299 kcal | 18.9 g | 0 g |
| Canned sardines | canned sardines, average of oil and tomato-sauce products | 208 kcal | 20 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 120 g of shrimp?
This boiled shrimp without salt reference supplies about 88 kcal per 120 g edible portion. Match the preparation state and check a package label when available.
Does the preparation of shrimp matter?
Butter, mayonnaise and frying batter change a shrimp meal's totals. Use the package if the product is brined or prepared with other ingredients. Shrimp is a crustacean allergen, and its high protein per 100 g does not make it interchangeable with every fish.
How do I calculate a different portion?
Multiply each per-100 g nutrient amount by your edible serving weight divided by 100. Match raw, dry, cooked or drained weight to the reference and include sauces or cooking additions separately.
Sources and method
- Fineli food 32202: Shrimp, boiled, without salt
Exact source record (Finnish interface). Values use the committed Release 20.0 extract, not a live query; a current record or a product label may differ.
- Fineli — National Food Composition Database in Finland (THL)
Release 20.0, accessed May 9, 2026. CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Selected records are scaled to example portions and rounded; available carbohydrate excludes fiber. Source values describe representative foods, not a laboratory measurement of your meal.
- Fineli food 834: Mussel in water, canned
Exact record used in the comparison table; match the preparation shown in that row.
- Fineli food 33424: Mackerel, smoked
Exact record used in the comparison table; match the preparation shown in that row.
- Fineli food 831: Sardine, average, in oil and tomato sauce
Exact record used in the comparison table; match the preparation shown in that row.
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Fineli data license. THL source values have been selected, scaled to example portions and rounded for this page. Editorial meal ideas and preparation explanations are Saura additions.