Shrimp is near-pure lean protein — 24 g protein per 100 g. Protein synthesis plateaus at 1.6 g/kg/day (Morton, Br J Sports Med 2018) — shrimp fits cleanly into a high-protein budget. Per 100 g: 99 kcal, 0.3 g fat. Standard portion is ~100 g peeled.
How should I track Shrimp (raw)?
Shrimp is high in protein. For the most accurate tracking of Shrimp, weigh it raw and boneless. Fish loses 15–25% of its weight during cooking as water evaporates (USDA cooking yield data). If you are using canned fish, the drained weight is what matters — the difference between oil-packed and water-packed can be 40–80 calories per can. A quick drain-and-weigh habit saves you from hidden calories. Also keep in mind that smoked or cured fish has different values than fresh due to moisture loss and added salt.