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Mantis shrimp

Mantis shrimp are marine crustaceans distinct from true shrimp, providing firm, mildly sweet meat sold fresh or frozen, whole or in portions.

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About Mantis shrimp

Mantis shrimp are marine crustaceans, distinct from true shrimp, with a segmented body and prominent front appendages. The edible meat is obtained from the body and, in some preparations, the tail; availability and customary preparation vary by region.

The cooked meat is generally firm and mildly sweet, with a texture often compared with other shellfish. It may be sold fresh or frozen, whole or prepared as portions. Cooking method and whether the product is raw or cooked matter when interpreting its culinary properties.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Mantis shrimp nutrition & diet

Mantis shrimp nutritional value

Reference: Edible mantis shrimp

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

Calories
67kcal
Protein
14.7g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
0.5g

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

Compare edible meat rather than whole animal, and distinguish raw from cooked or frozen products; shell inclusion and moisture loss during cooking affect measurements.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
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.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Taiwan FDA Nutrition Information Database — J2101601 ↗. 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.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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