How Much Protein Is in Shrimp?
12 g in 6 large shrimp
Shrimp is nearly pure protein with very little fat, so it is one of the leanest ways to hit your daily target. It cooks in minutes.
Shrimp nutrition (cooked)
Values are approximate, based on USDA FoodData Central, cooked. Actual numbers vary by brand, cut, and preparation.
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Shrimp, answered
Shrimp has about 20.4 g of protein in 3 oz cooked, and about 12 g in 6 large shrimp.
About 84 calories in 3 oz cooked, or about 50 in 6 large shrimp.
Yes. Shrimp is a lean, protein-dense choice: about 97% of the calories come from protein, and you get 20.4 g in 3 oz cooked. It is a complete protein, so it carries every essential amino acid your muscles need to rebuild.
Yes. About 97% of the calories in shrimp come from protein, well above the roughly 40% bar that counts as a high-protein food.
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