Shrimp Nutrition Facts

If you are looking around to taste something different from the chicken, try shrimp. It is very famous seafood enriched with protein and ideal for dieters because it contains less calories. Single shrimp has 3-10 calories depends on its size. It is delicious addition in your diet. It is bit expensive as compared to the chicken so you may include it as your prominent dish of the party. Another worth noticing nutrient present in it is tryptophan that is source of selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus and zinc.

Some people are advised by doctor to avoid red meat can have opportunity to eat this seafood due to iron content it has. At the same time, people avoid to eat it due to high ratio of cholesterol in it but nothing to worry. Shrimp does not raise level of bad cholesterol; it raises good level of cholesterol. Its nutrient selenium protects you from cancer by repairing damaged cells and preventing further from spreading.

Shrimp Nutritional Value, Data, Information, Content, Label, List and Benefits

Measure 6 medium

Weight 66g

Energy 160kcal

Energy 668kj

Protein 14g

Carbohydrate 8 g

Total Sugar 8g

Total Fat 1.4g

Saturated Fat 3.4g

Cholesterol 0.08mg

Calcium 0.07mg

Iron 117mg

Sodium 44mg

Potassium 0.8mg

Magnesium 227mg

Phosphorus 149mg

Vitamin A 144RAE

Vitamin D N/A mcg

FolateĀ  N/A DFE

Vitamin B12 1.23mcg

Vitamin E N/A mg