Shrimps, dried
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Dried shrimps are shellfish from which much of the water has been removed. The figures here describe dried shrimps and prawns. They mainly provide protein, with 56g per 100g, alongside 2.4g of fat. They also contain minerals, including 1200mg of calcium per 100g. Their salt content is high, at 11g per 100g.
Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues, while calcium helps maintain bones and teeth and supports normal muscle function. The high salt content is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake, particularly when dried shrimps are added to dishes containing other salty ingredients. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 245 kcal |
Energy | 1037 kJ |
Fat | 2.4g |
of which saturates | 0.4g |
Carbohydrate | Trace |
of which sugars | Trace |
56g | |
Salt | 11g |
Water | 26g |
Cholesterol | 505mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Trace | |
0.03mg | |
0.07mg | |
2.8mg | |
5µg | |
70µg | |
1200mg | |
21mg | |
290mg | |
710mg | |
500mg | |
Sodium | 4330mg |
3.7mg | |
0.96mg | |
170µg | |
400µg |
Other types of shrimps
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
117 kcal | 24g | 2.4g | – | |
39 kcal | 7.9g | 0.8g | – | |
94 kcal | 21g | 1.2g | – | |
73 kcal | 17g | 0.8g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (5 packets from Chinese supermarkets. Shrimps and prawns). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.