Meat and Poultry / Exotic Meats
Shrimp, freshwater (small), dried
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 246kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 23.1 g/ 71g (32%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 2.3 g/ 42g (5%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 33.2 g/ 348g (9%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 10.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%) |
Vit B1 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.5 mg/ 1mg (38%) high |
Vit B3 | 8.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (53%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 4228 mg/ 750mg (563%) high |
Phosphorus | 856 mg/ 700mg (122%) high |
Iron | 20.2 mg/ 12mg (168%) high |
Sodium | 3129 mg/ 1500mg (208%) |
Allergen Info
Crustacean Shellfish
What is this food?
Dried small freshwater shrimp (usually used as a salty, flavorful ingredient).
Why it matters to health
Shrimp is a good protein source, which helps keep you full and supports muscle repair—useful for your 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks a day. This dried version is also high in sodium and cholesterol, and it has some saturated fat. Because of the sodium (and overall concentrated nature of dried shrimp), it’s best to use it in small amounts to help support heart health and avoid overdoing salt.
Healthier tips
- Use it as a flavoring (like for sinigang, ginisa, or toppings) rather than a main portion.
- If the shrimp is very salty, rinse briefly and pat dry before cooking.
- Pair with vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra) and add a balanced carb portion (rice or root crops) to keep meals well-rounded.
- Watch your overall salt: reduce added salt/seasoning when using dried shrimp.
- For snacks, don’t rely on dried shrimp alone—choose options like fruit, yogurt, or nuts in appropriate portions.
Common Filipino dishes
Bagoong (shrimp paste), Sinigang with dried shrimp, Ginisa with dried shrimp, Ginisang kangkong with shrimp, Fried rice with dried shrimp, Chopsuey with shrimp
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