Shrimp, Cooked
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 64% of daily vitamin B-12, 47% of daily DHA and 33% of daily protein needed in pregnancy.
- Vitamin B-12 1.66 mcg
- DHA 0.14 g
- Protein 22.78 g
- Choline 135.4 mg
- Zinc 1.63 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.24 mg
- Calcium 91 mg
- Potassium 170 mg
- Folate (DFE) 24 mcg
- Riboflavin 0.02 mg
- Iron 0.32 mg
- Vitamin D 4 IU
- Vitamin C 0 mg
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 91 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 135.4 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0.14 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 24 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 0.32 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 170 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 22.78 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.66 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.24 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 4 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 1.63 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
Safe when cookedFDA lists shrimp as a Best Choice. For pregnancy, FDA advises 2 to 3 servings of 4 ounces a week from the Best Choices list in total, not that amount of shrimp on top of other fish. FDA: advice about eating fish
FDA says the flesh of cooked shrimp should be opaque (milky white). FDA: seafood for moms-to-be
CDC lists raw or undercooked shellfish, including in sushi and ceviche, as a riskier choice during pregnancy. CDC: safer food choices in pregnancy
This record contains 22.78 g protein and 135.4 mg choline per 100 g of cooked shrimp in PregNut’s historical USDA-based dataset; it describes a food sample, not a suggested serving. Food data and limitations
Guidance updated October 7, 2026.
How to read this
During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Shrimp, Cooked provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.