How many carbs are in shrimp?
A 3oz serving of cooked shrimp (85g) has less than 1g of carbohydrate. For practical purposes, shrimp is a zero-carb food.
Carbs by portion
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3oz cooked (85g) | 0.2g | 0.0g | 0.2g |
| 100 grams | 0.2g | 0.0g | 0.2g |
Net carbs
A 3oz serving of cooked shrimp has about 0g of net carbs. There is no fiber to subtract because there is almost no carbohydrate to begin with. Net carbs equal total carbs here, and both round to zero. See the net carbs guide for how net carbs apply to animal proteins.
For diabetes
Shrimp has no meaningful carb content, so it does not require carb counting or insulin adjustment on its own. A 3oz serving contributes close to 0g of carbohydrate. The concern with shrimp dishes is what comes with them: breading, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, and rice all carry carbs. Count the accompaniments, not the shrimp. See the diabetes carb-counting guide for how to handle mixed dishes.
Keto and low carb
Shrimp fits any keto plan. At less than 1g of net carbs per 3oz serving, you can eat a large portion without touching your daily carb budget. The limiting factor on a keto plate is usually the side dishes, not the shrimp itself.
Good to know
The USDA data here is for plain cooked shrimp. Breaded or battered shrimp changes the carb count entirely: a typical fried shrimp order adds 10 to 20g of carbs from the coating alone. Cocktail sauce adds another 5g per two-tablespoon serving from its sugar content. Shrimp scampi over pasta is mostly pasta carbs. Whenever shrimp is prepared or sauced, carbs come from what surrounds it, not from the shrimp.
Full nutrition (per 100g)
- Calories: 99.0 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 0.2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: n/ag
- Protein: 23.98g
- Fat: 0.28g
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How many carbs are in shrimp?
A 3oz serving of cooked shrimp (85g) has less than 1g of carbohydrate. Shrimp is essentially a zero-carb food.
Is shrimp keto-friendly?
Yes. Plain shrimp has essentially no carbs and is one of the best proteins for a keto diet. Watch the sauces and breading, which do carry carbs.
Does shrimp have net carbs?
Net carbs in shrimp round to 0g per serving. There is no fiber to subtract because there are almost no total carbs to start with.
Can diabetics eat shrimp?
Yes. Plain shrimp has no significant carb content and does not require carb counting. Breaded, sauced, or fried preparations are a different story and do need to be counted.
How many carbs are in fried or breaded shrimp?
Plain shrimp has under 1g of carbs per 3oz, but breaded or fried shrimp can have 10 to 20g of carbs from the coating. The USDA number here is for plain cooked shrimp only.