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Freshwater shrimp

Small or large shrimp harvested from freshwater habitats and used whole or minced in cooked dishes.

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About Freshwater shrimp

Freshwater shrimp are shrimp harvested from inland freshwater habitats and used as food. The name covers different species and sizes rather than a single defined shrimp; they may be sold whole, peeled, or minced, and may be fresh, chilled, or frozen.

Whole shrimp have a curved body and a firm, springy texture when cooked. Their flavour is generally mild and savoury, though it varies with species and handling. Small shrimp can be eaten whole when appropriately prepared, while larger ones are commonly peeled or cut before cooking.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Freshwater shrimp nutrition & diet

Freshwater shrimp nutritional value

Reference: Giant river shrimp (prawn)

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
88kcal
Protein
20.3g
Carbs
0.2g
Fat
0.2g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Species, size, and edible portion matter when comparing nutrition: whole shrimp include shell and head unless removed, and cooked, raw, and dried forms have different water contents.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Taiwan FDA Nutrition Information Database — J2100101 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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