How many carbs are in shrimp, fried?
1 cup of shrimp, fried contains about 16.8g of carbohydrate, 16.1g net carbs after subtracting 0.7g of fiber, 16.6g of protein, and 294 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tiny shrimp (5g) | 0.6g | 0g | 0.6g |
| 1 small/medium shrimp (10g) | 1.2g | 0.1g | 1.2g |
| 1 large/jumbo shrimp (15g) | 1.9g | 0.1g | 1.8g |
| 1 prawn (20g) | 2.5g | 0.1g | 2.4g |
| 1 cup (135g) | 16.8g | 0.7g | 16.1g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 12.4g | 0.5g | 11.9g |
Net carbs in shrimp, fried
1 cup of shrimp, fried contains 16.1g of net carbs — total carbs (16.8g) minus dietary fiber (0.7g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for shrimp, fried (per 100g)
- Calories: 218 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 12.4g
- Dietary fiber: 0.5g
- Sugars: 0.2g
- Protein: 12.3g
- Fat: 12.9g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341779). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in shrimp, fried?
1 cup of shrimp, fried contains about 16.8g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.7g of fiber, the net carbs are about 16.1g.
How many net carbs are in shrimp, fried?
Net carbs in 1 cup of shrimp, fried are about 16.1g — that is total carbs (16.8g) minus dietary fiber (0.7g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is shrimp, fried good for diabetics?
Shrimp, fried contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is shrimp, fried keto-friendly?
Whether shrimp, fried fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 16.1g of net carbs.