Meat and Poultry / Exotic Meats
Shrimp, small marine, dried
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 263kcal / 2530kcal (10%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 57.4 g/ 71g (80%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 2.2 g/ 42g (5%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 3.4 g/ 348g (0.98%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1.75 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.25%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (25%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 1121 mg/ 750mg (149%) high |
Phosphorus | 609 mg/ 700mg (87%) high |
Iron | 12.9 mg/ 12mg (107%) high |
Sodium | 2774 mg/ 1500mg (184%) |
Allergen Info
Crustacean Shellfish
What is this food?
Dried shrimp (small marine shrimp). It’s a protein-rich, flavorful seafood that’s usually used as a topping or ingredient in small amounts because it’s salty and concentrated.
Why it matters to health
Dried shrimp gives you a good protein boost for your daily meals and snacks, helping keep you full and support muscle. It also contains cholesterol (high in this food) and sodium (also high), so it’s best to use it in smaller portions—especially if you’re watching salt intake or have high blood pressure. It has low fiber and low sugar, so it works best when paired with vegetables, fruits, and whole grains to make your plate more balanced.
Healthier tips
- Use a small serving (about 1–2 tablespoons or a small handful for cooking) then add more volume with vegetables (e.g., pechay, carrots, squash) or mix with rice in a balanced way.
- If it’s very salty, rinse briefly and pat dry before cooking.
- Pair it with fiber-rich sides (brown rice, oats, or whole grains) and lots of non-starchy veggies for better fullness.
- For a typical day (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), treat dried shrimp as a flavoring/protein add-on, not the main portion every time.
- Choose cooking methods that don’t add extra salt (avoid overly salty sauces; taste first).
Common Filipino dishes
Bagoong alamang, ginisang munggo with dried shrimp, shrimp fried rice, dinengdeng with shrimp, kare-kare with shrimp, chopsuey with shrimp
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