Aquatic Foods
Shrimp, banana prawn
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 62% |
| Calories | 91kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 19 g/ 71g (26%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.8 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 2 g/ 348g (0.57%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.36%) |
Vit B1 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 3.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (20%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 146 mg/ 750mg (19%) source |
Phosphorus | 210 mg/ 700mg (30%) source |
Iron | 1.4 mg/ 12mg (11%) |
Sodium | 128 mg/ 1500mg (8%) |
Allergen Info
Crustacean Shellfish
What is this food?
Shrimp (banana prawn) is a small shellfish that’s mostly protein with very little carbs and fiber. Per 100 g, it has about 91 kcal and 2 g carbohydrates, plus some fat and cholesterol.
Why it matters to health
Shrimp can support your daily meals because it provides lean protein for muscle repair and keeps you full. It also has very low sugar and low carbs, which fits well with a balanced Filipino eating pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks).
At the same time, shrimp has cholesterol and sodium (about 100 mg cholesterol and 128 mg sodium per 100 g). This is why it’s best to enjoy shrimp regularly but not in huge portions—especially if you’re also eating salty viands, processed foods, or have high blood pressure or cholesterol concerns.
At the same time, shrimp has cholesterol and sodium (about 100 mg cholesterol and 128 mg sodium per 100 g). This is why it’s best to enjoy shrimp regularly but not in huge portions—especially if you’re also eating salty viands, processed foods, or have high blood pressure or cholesterol concerns.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions balanced: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of shrimp per meal, then add more vegetables and a sensible amount of rice or carbs.
- Watch the cooking style: choose boiled, steamed, grilled, or lightly sautéed shrimp instead of deep-fried.
- Go easy on salty sauces: reduce added salt, bagoong, and salty seasonings; use calamansi, garlic, herbs, and spices for flavor.
- If you’re having shrimp with rice, balance the plate: half non-starchy vegetables, quarter protein (shrimp), quarter carbs.
- Since shrimp has some saturated fat, limit creamy or buttery versions and prefer small amounts of healthy cooking oil.
Common Filipino dishes
Garlic butter shrimp, Sinigang na hipon, Hipon with bagoong, Shrimp tempura, Ginataang hipon, Pancit canton with shrimp
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