Calories in Shrimp / Prawns (cooked)
Shrimp / Prawns (cooked) has about 99 calories per 100 g (100 g), or 99 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 24 g protein, 0.2 g carbs and 0.3 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 100 g (100 g) | 10 medium prawns (80 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 99 kcal | 99 kcal | 79 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g | 24 g | 19.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 111 mg | 111 mg | 89 mg |
About Shrimp / Prawns (cooked)
Plain cooked prawns are almost pure protein — around 100 kcal per 100 g with 24 g protein and under 1 g fat. Breaded or butter-fried prawns are a completely different number.
Tip: One of the highest protein-per-calorie foods you can eat, as long as they are not fried.
Burn off 99 kcal
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking22 min
- Running9 min
- Cycling12 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in shrimp / prawns (cooked)?+
About 99 kcal per 100 g (100 g), or 99 kcal per 100 g. Extremely lean; nearly all calories are from protein.
How many calories in 10 medium prawns?+
10 medium prawns (80 g) is roughly 79 kcal with 19.2 g protein, 0.2 g carbs and 0.2 g fat.
Is shrimp / prawns (cooked) high in protein?+
Yes — 100 g gives about 24 g protein for 99 kcal, which is 97% of its calories from protein.
Is shrimp / prawns (cooked) good for weight loss?+
Shrimp / Prawns (cooked) is low in calorie density (99 kcal per 100 g), so it fills you up for relatively few calories and fits easily into a weight-loss diet.
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