1 piece (medium) of Boiled Shrimp (20 g) has 20 calories. That works out to 99 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 4.8 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 6.8 µg of Selenium covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Boiled Shrimp Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

0.2g

· 0% DV

Protein

24g

· 48% DV

Fat

0.3g

· 0% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 1% · Protein 96% · Fat 3%

Boiled Shrimp Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

1.1µg · 46% DV

Vitamin E

1.7mg · 11% DV

1.4mg · 9% DV

0.11mg · 8% DV

Minerals

Selenium

34µg · 62% DV

Phosphorus

220mg · 31% DV

Iodine

35µg · 23% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

How Nutritious Is Boiled Shrimp?

Nutrient density

Very high

80/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

High

60/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Boiled Shrimp Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Boiled Shrimp

To burn the 99 calories in 100 g:

🚶

24min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

10min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

13min

Cycling

🏊

12min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Boiled Shrimp Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Boiled Shrimp Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Boiled Shrimp Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Boiled Shrimp Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.1g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.03g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.2g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 0.1:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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206 kcal

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116 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boiled Shrimp

How many calories and how much protein are in boiled shrimp?

Boiled shrimp provides 99 calories and 24 g of protein per 100 g. It contains 0.3 g of fat and 0.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

Is boiled shrimp suitable for a keto diet?

Yes, boiled shrimp is compatible with keto and ketovore diets. It has just 0.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g and a glycemic index of 0, but it contains shellfish allergens.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 21, 2026