A 3-ounce (about 85 grams) serving of cooked shrimp contains approximately 84 to 90 calories, depending on the source and shrimp size
. To break it down further by shrimp size:
- One medium shrimp has about 7 to 17 calories
- One jumbo shrimp has around 15 calories
- Ten medium shrimps (about 60 grams) contain roughly 43 calories
Shrimp is low in fat (less than 1.5 grams per 3-ounce serving) and carbohydrates (less than 1 gram), while providing a high amount of protein (around 18 to 20 grams per 3 ounces)
. In summary, shrimp is a low-calorie, high-protein seafood option with about 84 calories per typical 3-ounce serving.
