What is Shrimp? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Shrimp?

The shrimp is a sea dwelling crustacean with a shelled body. The shell is removed and not eaten. The shrimp is curved like a C when cooked and its slender body is a few inches in length when raw. The texture of shrimp is firm and has a juicy crunch when chewed. The color is a pinkish white and the flavor is mild, a bit salty sweet and ocean-like.

What does Shrimp Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Ingredients

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water

Water is a substance and chemical compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is clear, fluid, flavorless and odorless. Water is a necessity in nearly every aspect of life, including cooking, baking and hydrating the human body. Water can be served as a cold beverage, or at any temperature comfortable to the mouth and skin.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

Shrimp Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup145g

Cup

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	170kcal	9%
Fats	3g	4%
Sat. fats	N/A
Mono. Fats	1g	2%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	N/A
Sugars	N/A
Fiber	N/A
Proteins	35g	46%
Cholesterol	189mg	63%
Sodium	1325mg	58%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Shrimp?

1 Cup of Shrimp contains 35 g of protein.

How much fat is in Shrimp?

1 Cup of Shrimp contains 3 g of fat.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Shrimp?

There are 170 calories in 1 Cup of Shrimp.

How many calories are in 1 Small (shelled) of Shrimp?

There are 5 calories in 1 Small (shelled) of Shrimp.

How many calories are in 1 Medium (shelled) of Shrimp?

There are 6 calories in 1 Medium (shelled) of Shrimp.

How many calories are in 1 Large (shelled) of Shrimp?

There are 7 calories in 1 Large (shelled) of Shrimp.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Shrimp?

There are 531 calories in 1 pound of Shrimp.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Shrimp?

There are 33 calories in 1 oz of Shrimp.

How many calories are in 1 tiny (shelled) of Shrimp?

There are 1 calories in 1 tiny (shelled) of Shrimp.

How many calories are in 1 oz (uncooked) of Shrimp?

There are 21 calories in 1 oz (uncooked) of Shrimp.

How many calories are in 3 oz of Shrimp?

There are 99 calories in 3 oz of Shrimp.