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Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)

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

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture) is a seafood at 71.0 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Selenium, providing 29.6 µg (54% of the Daily Value) per 100g serving. This seafood is a moderate protein source. 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 96 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

71.0
Calories
kcal
13.6
Protein
g
1.0
Fat
g
0.91
Carbs
g
0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

💎
Selenium
29.6 µg
54% DV
☀️
Vitamin B12
1.1 µg
46% DV
💎
Sodium
566 mg
38% DV

Data for 96 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 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water SR83.0g
2%
Calories SR71.0kcal
Energy (kJ) SR297kj
Protein SR13.6g
24%
Total Fat SR1.0g
Carbohydrate SR0.91g
1%
Fiber SR0g
Total Sugars SR0g
Starch SR0g
Ash SR1.9g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium SR54.0mg
5%
Iron SR0.21mg
3%
Magnesium SR22.0mg
6%
Phosphorus SR244mg
35%
Potassium SR113mg
3%
Sodium SR566mg
38%
Zinc SR0.97mg
9%
Copper SR0.18mg
20%
Manganese SR0.03mg
1%
Selenium SR29.6µg
54%
Vitamins 34
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR180µg
20%
Vitamin A (IU) SR54.0IU
Retinol SR54.0µg
Beta-Carotene SR0µg
Alpha-Carotene SR0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR0µg
Vitamin C SR0mg
Vitamin D SR0.10µg
1%
Vitamin D (IU) SR2.0IU
Vitamin D3 SR0.10µg
Vitamin E SR1.3mg
9%
Beta-Tocopherol SR0mg
Gamma-Tocopherol SR0.12mg
Delta-Tocopherol SR0.03mg
Alpha-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Beta-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Gamma-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Delta-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Vitamin K1 SR0.30µg
0%
Vitamin K1 (dihydro) SR0.30µg
Vitamin K2 (MK-4) SR0µg
Thiamin (B1) SR0.02mg
2%
Riboflavin (B2) SR0.01mg
1%
Niacin (B3) SR1.8mg
11%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR0.31mg
6%
Vitamin B6 SR0.16mg
12%
Folate SR19.0µg
5%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) SR19.0µg
Folate (DFE) SR19.0µg
Vitamin B12 SR1.1µg
46%
Choline SR80.9mg
15%
Fatty Acids 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat SR0.26g
Monounsaturated Fat SR0.18g
Polyunsaturated Fat SR0.29g
Trans Fat SR0.02g
Cholesterol SR126mg
Omega-3 ALA SR0.006g
0%
Omega-3 EPA SR0.07g
Omega-3 DPA SR0.006g
Omega-3 DHA SR0.07g
Individual Fatty Acids 12
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) SR0g
Capric Acid (10:0) SR0g
Lauric Acid (12:0) SR0.005g
Myristic Acid (14:0) SR0.01g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR0.14g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0.08g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR0.10g
1%
Omega-6 LA SR0.09g
Omega-6 GLA SR0g
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.006g
Amino Acids 18
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan SR0.15g
Threonine SR0.54g
Isoleucine SR0.63g
Leucine SR1.2g
Lysine SR1.3g
Methionine SR0.40g
Cystine SR0.16g
Phenylalanine SR0.59g
Tyrosine SR0.52g
Valine SR0.64g
Arginine SR1.3g
Histidine SR0.30g
Alanine SR0.84g
Aspartic Acid SR1.5g
Glutamic Acid SR2.4g
Glycine SR0.80g
Proline SR0.63g
Serine SR0.56g
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.

61
NRF9.3 Score
Good · 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 A●●●

Vitamin A is fat-soluble and requires dietary fat for absorption. Adding fat to a meal significantly increases beta-carotene and retinol absorption.

Ribaya-Mercado et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 2007

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

Vitamin B6 + Magnesium●●

Vitamin B6 may enhance intracellular magnesium accumulation. Combined supplementation has shown greater benefits for stress and anxiety than magnesium alone.

Pouteau et al., PLoS One, 2018

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

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

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.

120
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
Tryptophan0.1511.4
Threonine0.5439.7
Isoleucine0.6346.1
Leucine1.285.6
Lysine1.395.3
Methionine0.4029.2
Cystine0.1611.9
Phenylalanine0.5943.6
Tyrosine0.5237.8
Valine0.6446.8
Arginine1.398.6
Histidine0.3022.0
Alanine0.8461.9
Aspartic Acid1.5111.5
Glutamic Acid2.4175.6
Glycine0.8058.9
Proline0.6346.0
Serine0.5640.8

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.

0.26g
Saturated
0.18g
Monounsaturated
0.29g
Polyunsaturated
1.7:1
Omega-3 : Omega-6 Ratio
Omega-3 dominant — ideal range is 1:1 to 1:4
Omega Fatty Acids
EPA (20:5 n-3)0.07 g
DHA (22:6 n-3)0.07 g
ALA (18:3 n-3)0.006 g
DPA (22:5 n-3)0.006 g
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)0.09 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%.

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, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)?

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture) contains 71.0 kcal per 100 grams, making it a low-calorie food. The energy comes from 13.6g of protein (77% of calories), 1.0g of fat (13%), and 0.91g of carbohydrates (5%). Protein is the primary energy source.

What is Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture) most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture) is Selenium, providing 29.6 µg per 100g (54% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Vitamin B12 (46% DV). Our database tracks 96 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture) high in protein?

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture) provides 13.6g of protein per 100 grams — a moderate amount. Protein contributes 77% of its calories.

How much fiber is in Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)?

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture) 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, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)?

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture) 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.