How much protein is in a 3 oz serving of shrimp?

Shrimp, 3 oz (85 g), contains about 19.4 g of protein, 0 g of fiber and 101 kcal, according to USDA FoodData Central.

At a glance

Protein
19.4 g
Fiber
0 g
Calories
101 kcal
Protein per 100 kcal
19.2 g

Portions from USDA FoodData Central

USDA FoodData Central values for Shrimp. Chosen serving: 3 oz (85 g).
Portion Grams Calories Protein Fiber Carbohydrate Fat
Chosen serving: 3 oz 85 g 101 kcal 19.4 g 0 g 1.3 g 1.4 g
Per 100 g 100 g 119 kcal 22.8 g 0 g 1.5 g 1.7 g
4 large 22 g 26.2 kcal 5 g 0 g 0.3 g 0.4 g

A familiar serving, made clear

A 3 oz serving of shrimp is simple to name when you describe the meal.

Where these numbers come from

USDA description: Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may contain additives to retain moisture). FDC ID: 171971. Dataset: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, April 2018 release, published 2019-04-01. Food record published 4/1/2019; dataset retrieved 20 September 2026.

Use these values to orient your meal, then make the journal match what was on your plate.

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Dr. Loredana Gavrilovici, Founder of Food & Fit
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