USDA-derived generic food data

What is the nutrition score of Shrimp / Prawns?

Per 100g, Shrimp / Prawns has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 19/100. Its strongest contributions are Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.

Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.

Daily Nutrient Contribution

19/100

10 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.

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Nutrition facts

The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 1 serving (100g).

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NutrientPer 100gPer 1 serving
Calories99 kcal99 kcal
Protein24 g24 g
Carbs0 g0 g
Fat0 g0 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium224 mg224 mg
Potassium259 mg259 mg
Calcium70 mg70 mg
Iron0.5 mg0.5 mg
Magnesium35 mg35 mg
Zinc1.6 mg1.6 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0.1 µg0.1 µg
Vitamin B121.9 µg1.9 µg
Folate19 µg19 µg

Where Shrimp / Prawns contributes most

These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.

Vitamin B12

100%

1.9 µg per 100g

Selenium

56%

42 µg per 100g

Phosphorus

43%

237 mg per 100g

Protein

43%

24 g per 100g

Sat fat

0 g per 100g

Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.

Sodium

224 mg per 100g

Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.

Source and limits

This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.

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