Calories in Prawns / shrimp
Per 100 g
Prawns / shrimp have 99 calories per 100 g. That is about 5% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 24.0 g of protein, 0.2 g of carbohydrate, 0.3 g of fat and 0.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 99 calories and 24.0 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, they qualify as high in protein, fat free, low energy density and strong protein per calorie. Very lean, and quick enough that overcooking is the main risk.
Calories and macros
| Per 100 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 99 kcal | 99 kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 24.0 g | 24.0 g | 48% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about prawns / shrimp
How many calories are in prawns / shrimp?
Prawns / shrimp have 99 calories per 100 g, which is about 5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of prawns / shrimp?
100 g of prawns / shrimp contains 99 calories.
How much protein is in prawns / shrimp?
One serving of 100 g provides 24.0 g of protein — 24.0 g per 100 g, or 48% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in prawns / shrimp?
One serving of 100 g contains 0.2 g of carbohydrate, of which 0.0 g is fibre.
What are prawns / shrimp a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, prawns / shrimp qualify as high in protein, fat free, low energy density and strong protein per calorie. At least 20% of its calories come from protein. Under 0.5 g of fat per 100 g. Under 120 calories per 100 g, so a filling portion stays affordable. About 24 g of protein for every 100 calories.