Mexican Shrimp has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Niacin.
The food contains 6.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 31.7 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.87 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 23, for Mexican Shrimp, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 51% | |
Calories from Fat | 38% | |
Calories from Carbs | 11% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 635 IU | 12.7% | ||
Vitamin C | 11 mg | 18.3% | ||
Vitamin D | 230 IU | 57.5% | ||
Vitamin E | 1.5 mg | 5% | ||
Thiamin | 0.08 mg | 5.4% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.07 mg | 4.2% | ||
Niacin | 4.1 mg | 20.3% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.29 mg | 14.3% | ||
Folate | 18.8 mcg | 4.7% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg | 29.5% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.51 mg | 5.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 95 mg | 9.5% | ||
Iron | 3.9 mg | 21.5% | ||
Magnesium | 63.6 mg | 15.9% | ||
Phosphorus | 335 mg | 33.5% | ||
Potassium | 388.8 mg | 11.1% | ||
Sodium | 227 mg | 9.5% | ||
Zinc | 1.8 mg | 12.2% | ||
Copper | 0.45 mg | 22.5% | ||
Manganese | 0.2 mg | 10% | ||
Selenium | 58.2 mcg | 83.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 2.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4.8% | ||
Sugars | 0.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 31.7 g | 63.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 10.5 g | 16.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.5 g 16.2%
Saturated Fat 5.3 g 26.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 250.9 mg 83.6%
Sodium 227 mg 9.5%
Total Carbohydrates 6.9 g 2.3%
Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%
Sugars 0.3 g
Protein 31.7 g 63.4%
Vitamin A 12.7% Vitamin C 18.3%
Calcium 9.5% Iron 21.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 202
Protein 17.4 g | Carbs 22.4 g | Fat 4.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 479
Protein 39.1 g | Carbs 46.9 g | Fat 17.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 444
Protein 15.4 g | Carbs 46 g | Fat 24.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 270
Protein 20.9 g | Carbs 18.7 g | Fat 12.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 260
Protein 18.4 g | Carbs 12.1 g | Fat 17.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 135
Protein 19.9 g | Carbs 6.8 g | Fat 2.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 282
Protein 25.2 g | Carbs 21.2 g | Fat 10.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 218
Protein 26.4 g | Carbs 17.5 g | Fat 5.2 g