Aquatic Foods
Shrimp, greasy back Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 60% | |
| Calories | 78kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.6 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0.4 g/ 348g (0.11%) | ||||||
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Protein | 17.7 g/ 71g (24%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 14.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (2%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg/ 1mg (15%) |
Vitamin B3 | 2.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (15%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 110 mg/ 750mg (14%) |
Iron | 1.8 mg/ 12mg (15%) |
Phosphorus | 174 mg/ 700mg (24%) source |
Sodium | 110 mg/ 1500mg (7%) low |
Allergen Info
Crustacean Shellfish
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Shrimp (cooked, greasy back style). It’s a seafood protein—small and flavorful—usually cooked with some added fat, which can make it taste richer.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Shrimp provides protein that helps keep you full and supports muscle maintenance. It also has cholesterol and saturated fat depending on how it’s cooked, plus sodium (here: about 110 mg per 100 g). That means it’s best to enjoy shrimp as part of a balanced plate—pair it with vegetables and carbs in the right portions—so you get the benefits without overdoing the salt and saturated fat. Since it’s a “moderation-friendly” food, you can include it regularly (e.g., a few times a week) as long as your overall day’s meals stay balanced.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Choose cooking methods with less added oil: light sauté, grill, or steam when possible.
- Watch the salt: go easy on bagoong, patis, or extra seasoning if the dish is already salty.
- Build your plate: 1/2 veggies (like pechay, ampalaya, kangkong), 1/4 rice or other carbs, and 1/4 shrimp/protein.
- For snacks, keep shrimp dishes to small portions and add fruit or yogurt instead of more fried sides.
- If you’re eating shrimp at one meal, balance the next meal with leaner options and more fiber-rich foods.
Common Filipino dishes
Shrimp sinigang, garlic butter shrimp, ginataang hipon, shrimp tempura, shrimp with bagoong
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