Shrimps
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Shrimp is an excellent source of protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
Shrimp is rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin D and selenium.
Like fatty fish, shrimp is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for heart health.
Shrimps contain cholesterol, but look at the ratio of hard and soft fats:
Shrimps 100 g Fat 0.8 g - Saturated 0.1 g - Monounsaturated 0.2 g - Polyunsaturated 0.3 g ..................................................................................
Nutritional values per 100 g:
Total fatty acids 0.7 g
Polyunsaturated fatty acids 0.3 g
Monounsaturated fatty acids cis 0.2 g
Saturated fatty acids 0.2 g
Trans fatty acids 0 g N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids 0.3 g
N-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids <0.1 g
Fatty acid 18:2 cis,cis n-6 (linoleic acid) 9 mg
Fatty acid 18:3 n-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) 4 mg
Fatty acid 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 137 mg
Fatty acid 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 135 mg
Cholesterol (GC) 157.8 mg
Shrimps 100 g:
Nutrient Target
Energy kcal 65.7 kcal 3 %
Energy kJ 275.0 kJ
Fat 0.8 g 1 %
Saturated 0.1 g 1 %
Monounsaturated 0.2 g 1 %
Polyunsaturated 0.3 g 2 %
Protein 14.4 g 14 %
Salt 0.4 g 8 %
Vitamin Target
Vitamin A (RAE) 1.8 µg 0 %
Vitamin B12 3.0 µg 150 %
Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1 %
Vitamin E 4.0 mg 50 %
Folate (Vitamin B9) 20.7 µg 7 %
Niacin (Vitamin B3) 3.2 mg 23 %
Mineral or Trace Element Target
Phosphorus (P) 110.0 mg 18 %
Iodine (I) 210.0 µg 140 %
Potassium (K) 70.0 mg 2 %
Calcium (Ca) 58.0 mg 7 %
Copper (Cu) 0.2 mg 27 %
Magnesium (Mg) 22.0 mg 8 %
Sodium (Na) 148.0 mg
Iron (Fe) 3.6 mg 24 %
Selenium (Se) 21.0 µg 42 %
Zinc (Zn) 1.3 mg 19 %





