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Nutritional Profile of Canned Shrimp - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 44 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Canned Shrimp.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for seven nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 11 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Sodium, Na (Minerals)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Finfish and Shellfish Products) shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for four nutrients.
These are
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Sodium, Na (Minerals)
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for four additional nutrients:
- Vitamin C (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Lauric Acid (12:0) (Saturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Canned Shrimp
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Canned Shrimp
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Canned Shrimp
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Canned Shrimp
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Canned Shrimp
In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 108 mg | 30.6 mg | 432 | 2733 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 684 mg | 193.9 mg | 265 | 1833 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 188 mg | 53.3 mg | 386 | 2619 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 1.4 g | 385.6 mg | 351 | 1612 |
| Saturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 25 | 531 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 48 | 709 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 259 | 1147 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 83 mg | 23.5 mg | 400 | 2193 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 70 mg | 19.8 mg | 316 | 1621 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 142 | 205 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 69 mg | 19.6 mg | 405 | 2743 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 313 | 963 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 252 | 468 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 252 mg | 71.4 mg | 178 | 217 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 52 mg | 14.7 mg | 117 | 145 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 293 mg | 83.1 mg | 94 | 114 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 43 mg | 12.2 mg | 125 | 251 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 15 mg | 4.3 mg | 338 | 2379 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 251 | 948 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 131 | 158 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 20.4 g | 5.8 g | 91 | 345 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 53 | 446 |
| Folate, food | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 40 | 280 |
| Folate, total | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 44 | 384 |
| Niacin | 558 µg | 158.2 µg | 364 | 1983 |
| Riboflavin | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 238 | 796 |
| Thiamin | 7 µg | 2 µg | 213 | 877 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7 µg | 0.2 µg | 307 | 654 |
| Vitamin B6 | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 324 | 971 |
| Vitamin C | 4.1 mg | 1.2 mg | 30 | 582 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.1 mg | 311.8 µg | 137 | 533 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 145 mg | 41.1 mg | 20 | 400 |
| Copper, Cu | 262 µg | 74.3 µg | 91 | 587 |
| Iron, Fe | 2.1 mg | 603.8 µg | 63 | 708 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 33 mg | 9.4 mg | 58 | 303 |
| Phosphorus, P | 195 mg | 55.3 mg | 179 | 469 |
| Potassium, K | 80 mg | 22.7 mg | 312 | 820 |
| Selenium, Se | 47.5 µg | 13.5 µg | 86 | 217 |
| Sodium, Na | 870 mg | 246.6 mg | 19 | 289 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2 mg | 555.7 µg | 63 | 717 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 71.4 mg | 12 | 160 |
| Choline | 80.9 mg | 22.9 mg | 95 | 353 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 75.8 g | 21.5 g | 63 | 841 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 100 kcal | 28.3 kcal | 165 | 588 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Canned Shrimp
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oz, Canned, Yields | 19.0 g | 0.7 oz |
| 1 Oz, Cooked | 28.4 g | 1.0 oz |
| 10 Shrimp | 32.0 g | 1.1 oz |
| 1 Can (6 Oz), Yields | 113.0 g | 4.0 oz |
| 1 Cup | 128.0 g | 4.5 oz |
27 Similar Finfish or Shellfish Products
Explore the nutrient content of similar finfish and shellfish products below by clicking on their names.
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| Shrimp | No of Nutrients |
(Coated, Made With Butter) | 54 |
(Coated, Made With Cooking Spray) | 54 |
(Coated, Made With Margarine) | 54 |
(Coated, Made With Oil) | 54 |
(Coated, Made Without Fat) | 54 |
(Made With Butter) | 52 |
(Made With Cooking Spray) | 47 |
(Made With Margarine) | 50 |
(Made With Oil) | 47 |
(Made Without Fat) | 47 |
(Crustaceans, Mixed Species) | 77 |
(Mixed Species, Crustaceans) | 77 |
(Crustaceans, Mixed Species, Moist Heat, May Contain Additives To Retain Moisture) | 82 |
(Crustaceans) | 49 |
(Unspecified Cooking Method) | 51 |
| 44 | |
(Coated, Made With Butter) | 55 |
(Coated, Made With Cooking Spray) | 51 |
(Coated, Made With Margarine) | 55 |
(Coated, Made With Oil) | 51 |
(Coated, Made Without Fat) | 51 |
(Crustaceans, Mixed Species, May Contain Additives To Retain Moisture) | 92 |
(Crustaceans) | 49 |
(Crustaceans, Mixed Species, Imitation, Made From Surimi) | 51 |
| 45 | |
| Shrimp Cocktail | No of Nutrients |
(Shrimp With Cocktail Sauce) | 52 |
| Shrimp Scampi | No of Nutrients |
| 50 |
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