2 piece (medium) of Shrimp Nigiri (40 g) has 48 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.4 g of carbs, 4.2 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.4 µg of B12 covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Shrimp Nigiri Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

120

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

18.5g

· 7% DV

Protein

10.5g

· 21% DV

Fat

· 1% DV

Fiber

0.5g

· 2% DV

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

Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 34% · Fat 7%

Shrimp Nigiri Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

0.9µg · 38% DV

1.1mg · 7% DV

0.08mg · 5% DV

Biotin

1.5µg · 5% DV

Minerals

Selenium

19µg · 35% DV

Iodine

20µg · 13% DV

Phosphorus

85mg · 12% DV

Sodium

220mg · 10% DV

How Nutritious Is Shrimp Nigiri?

Nutrient density

Medium

55/ 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

Medium

46/ 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.

Shrimp Nigiri Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Medium

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

How to Burn Off Shrimp Nigiri

To burn the 120 calories in 100 g:

🚶

30min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

12min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

16min

Cycling

🏊

14min

Swimming

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

Is Shrimp Nigiri 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 Shrimp Nigiri Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish yes

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Shrimp Nigiri Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Shrimp Nigiri Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.2g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.1g

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 Shrimp Nigiri

How many calories are in shrimp nigiri?

Shrimp nigiri contains 120 calories per 100 g. The same amount provides 10.5 g of protein, 18.5 g of carbohydrates, and 1 g of fat.

Is shrimp nigiri suitable for a gluten-free diet?

Shrimp nigiri is listed as compatible with a gluten-free diet. It is also suitable for pescatarian, Mediterranean, flexitarian, and omnivore eating patterns.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026