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Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned

Fish/Seafood Per 100 g · Per 100g serving
Contains: 🦐 Shellfish

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned is a seafood at 100 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Selenium and Sodium, providing 86% and 58% of the Daily Value respectively. This seafood is high in protein. Fish and shellfish are valued for their high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acid content. Many dietary guidelines recommend consuming seafood at least twice per week. Our database tracks 93 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

100
Calories
kcal
20.4
Protein
g
1.4
Fat
g
0
Carbs
g
0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

💎
Selenium
47.5 µg
86% DV
💎
Sodium
870 mg
58% DV
💪
Protein
20.4 g
36% DV

Data for 93 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water SR75.8g
2%
Calories SR100kcal
Energy (kJ) SR416kj
Protein SR20.4g
36%
Total Fat SR1.4g
Carbohydrate SR0g
Fiber SR0g
Total Sugars SR0g
Ash SR2.5g
Minerals 11
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium SR145mg
14%
Iron SR2.1mg
27%
Magnesium SR33.0mg
8%
Phosphorus SR195mg
28%
Potassium SR80.0mg
2%
Sodium SR870mg
58%
Zinc SR2.0mg
18%
Copper SR0.26mg
29%
Manganese SR0.40mg
17%
Selenium SR47.5µg
86%
Fluoride SR201µg
5%
Vitamins 33
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR0µg
Vitamin A (IU) SR0IU
Retinol SR0µg
Beta-Carotene SR0µg
Alpha-Carotene SR0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR0µg
Vitamin C SR4.1mg
5%
Vitamin D SR0µg
Vitamin D (IU) SR0IU
Vitamin D3 SR0µg
Vitamin E SR1.1mg
7%
Beta-Tocopherol SR0mg
Gamma-Tocopherol SR0.10mg
Delta-Tocopherol SR0mg
Alpha-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Beta-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Gamma-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Delta-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Vitamin K1 SR0µg
Vitamin K2 (MK-4) SR0µg
Thiamin (B1) SR0.007mg
1%
Riboflavin (B2) SR0.01mg
1%
Niacin (B3) SR0.56mg
4%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR0.14mg
3%
Vitamin B6 SR0.01mg
1%
Folate SR9.0µg
2%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) SR9.0µg
Folate (DFE) SR9.0µg
Vitamin B12 SR0.74µg
31%
Choline SR80.9mg
15%
Fatty Acids 8
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat SR0.19g
Monounsaturated Fat SR0.11g
Polyunsaturated Fat SR0.68g
Cholesterol SR252mg
Omega-3 ALA SR0.004g
0%
Omega-3 EPA SR0.29g
Omega-3 DPA SR0.05g
Omega-3 DHA SR0.25g
Individual Fatty Acids 11
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) SR0g
Capric Acid (10:0) SR0.001g
Lauric Acid (12:0) SR0.001g
Myristic Acid (14:0) SR0.003g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR0.08g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0.07g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR0.01g
0%
Omega-6 GLA SR0.004g
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.008g
Amino Acids 18
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan SR0.19g
Threonine SR0.82g
Isoleucine SR0.97g
Leucine SR1.7g
Lysine SR1.8g
Methionine SR0.56g
Cystine SR0.24g
Phenylalanine SR0.95g
Tyrosine SR0.81g
Valine SR0.94g
Arginine SR1.6g
Histidine SR0.48g
Alanine SR1.1g
Aspartic Acid SR2.2g
Glutamic Acid SR3.4g
Glycine SR1.1g
Proline SR0.67g
Serine SR0.87g
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine SR0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol SR0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

46
NRF9.3 Score
Moderate · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

✔ Synergies — nutrients that help each other

Dietary Fat + Vitamin E●●●

Vitamin E is fat-soluble and absorbed alongside dietary fats via micelle formation in the small intestine. Low-fat diets reduce vitamin E absorption.

Traber, Free Radic Biol Med, 2007

Selenium + Vitamin E●●

Selenium (via glutathione peroxidase) and vitamin E work as complementary antioxidants. Selenium reduces peroxides while vitamin E prevents lipid peroxidation in membranes.

Combs, Br J Nutr, 2001

Protein + Calcium●●

Moderate protein intake enhances calcium absorption and supports bone health. The acid-ash hypothesis suggesting protein harms bones has been largely disproven.

Kerstetter et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2005

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Calcium vs Iron●●●

Calcium inhibits both heme and non-heme iron absorption when consumed in the same meal. The effect is dose-dependent, with significant inhibition at 300+ mg calcium.

Hallberg et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991

Zinc vs Copper●●●

High zinc intake induces metallothionein in enterocytes, which traps copper and blocks its absorption. Prolonged high-dose zinc can cause copper deficiency.

Prasad et al., JAMA, 1978; Fosmire, Am J Clin Nutr, 1990

Zinc vs Iron●●

Zinc and non-heme iron compete for the same intestinal transporter (DMT1). High doses of one can reduce absorption of the other when taken simultaneously.

Rossander-Hulten et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991

Calcium vs Magnesium●●

Very high calcium intake can reduce magnesium absorption by competing for shared intestinal transport pathways. A calcium:magnesium ratio above 2.6:1 may impair magnesium status.

Rosanoff et al., Nutr Rev, 2012

Calcium vs Zinc●●

High calcium intake may modestly reduce zinc absorption, though the effect is smaller than calcium's impact on iron. Phytate amplifies this interaction.

Wood & Zheng, Am J Clin Nutr, 1997

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

117
Amino Acid Score
Complete
Valine
Lowest Scoring
18
Amino Acids Tracked

✓ Complete protein — all essential amino acids meet or exceed WHO reference levels.

All Amino Acids (18)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.199.1
Threonine0.8240.4
Isoleucine0.9747.7
Leucine1.782.3
Lysine1.888.8
Methionine0.5627.3
Cystine0.2411.9
Phenylalanine0.9546.3
Tyrosine0.8139.7
Valine0.9445.8
Arginine1.679.9
Histidine0.4823.8
Alanine1.155.6
Aspartic Acid2.2108.6
Glutamic Acid3.4167.9
Glycine1.152.2
Proline0.6732.9
Serine0.8742.4

Fatty Acid Profile

Breakdown of fat types per 100g. A healthy fat profile favours unsaturated fats (mono + poly) and a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.

0.19g
Saturated
0.11g
Monounsaturated
0.68g
Polyunsaturated
31.6:1
Omega-3 : Omega-6 Ratio
Omega-3 dominant — ideal range is 1:1 to 1:4
Omega Fatty Acids
EPA (20:5 n-3)0.29 g
DHA (22:6 n-3)0.25 g
ALA (18:3 n-3)0.004 g
DPA (22:5 n-3)0.05 g
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)0.01 g

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Shellfish” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Vitamin B12 loses up to 25% when simmered. Baked retains 100%.
Folate loses up to 25% when steamed. Broiled / Grilled retains 95%.
Vitamin C loses up to 22% when simmered. Broiled / Grilled retains 95%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Insulin Response

The Insulin Index (II) measures the actual insulin response to food on a scale where white bread = 100. Unlike the Glycemic Index (which only measures blood sugar), the II captures the full hormonal response — including the effect of protein and fat on insulin secretion. This is why high-protein foods like meat and dairy can have significant insulin scores despite having low or zero GI values.

59
Insulin Index
Moderate Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 59
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
Category ●● Assigned from measured food category

Source: Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Crustaceans (farmed)” category.

26.9
kg CO₂e / kg
Very High Impact
3.0
m² land / kg
Land Use
3,515
L water / kg
Water Use
183
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions26.9 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use3.0 m² / kg
Water Use3,515 L / kg
Eutrophication228 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification183 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Fish & Seafood

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Fish & Seafood” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
Iceland
161
2.
Maldives
157
3.
Kiribati
146
4.
Japan
132
5.
Micronesia
118
6.
Tuvalu
113
7.
Samoa
108
8.
Micronesia (Federated States of)
101
9.
Antigua and Barbuda
97
10.
Barbados
95

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+62%
1961: 24 kcal2023: 39 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned?

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned contains 100 kcal per 100 grams, making it a moderate-calorie food. The energy comes from 20.4g of protein (82% of calories), 1.4g of fat (12%), and 0g of carbohydrates (0%). Protein is the primary energy source.

What is Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned is Selenium, providing 47.5 µg per 100g (86% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Sodium (58% DV). Our database tracks 93 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned high in protein?

With 20.4g per 100 grams, Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned is a high-protein food. Protein accounts for 82% of its total calories, making it suitable for diets focused on protein intake.

How much fiber is in Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned?

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned contains no dietary fiber. This is typical for animal-derived food. Pair with plant-based foods to ensure adequate fiber intake.

What is the insulin index of Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned?

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned has a moderate insulin response (II: 59) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This is a typical insulin response for most mixed foods. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.