Shrimp (cooked)
~20 large shrimp (140g)Protein per 100g24.0g
Calories per 100g99
Fat per 100g0.3g
Carbs per 100g0.2g
Fiber per 100g0.0g
Leucine (per serving, est.)1900mg
Typical cost$$$
Quality 0.87
lit_estimate, complete animal protein
ketolow-carbgluten-freedairy-freepescatarian
Why Shrimp (cooked) shows up in protein-forward diets
Genuinely one of the leanest whole-food proteins that exists — near-zero fat and near-zero carbs at a protein density that rivals chicken breast.
Serving-size math
A ~20 large shrimp (140g) portion delivers 33.6g of protein and roughly 139 calories. Scaled per 100 calories, that works out to 24.24g of protein — useful for comparing against other foods on a calorie-matched basis rather than a weight-matched one.
Prep tip
Cook just until they curl into a 'C' shape; a full 'O' curl means they're overcooked and rubbery.
Best for
- cutting
- fast weeknight meals
Allergens
Contains: shellfish.
Frequently asked
How much protein is in shrimp (cooked)?
24.0g per 100g, or 33.6g per ~20 large shrimp (140g).
Is shrimp (cooked) a complete protein?
Yes — it's rated a complete, high-quality protein source (lit_estimate, complete animal protein).