Shrimp, Canned
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 83% of daily DHA, 29% of daily protein and 28% of daily vitamin B-12 needed in pregnancy.
- DHA 0.25 g
- Protein 20.42 g
- Vitamin B-12 0.74 mcg
- Choline 80.9 mg
- Zinc 1.96 mg
- Calcium 145 mg
- Iron 2.13 mg
- Vitamin C 4.1 mg
- Potassium 80 mg
- Folate (DFE) 9 mcg
- Riboflavin 0.01 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.01 mg
- Vitamin D 0 IU
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 145 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 80.9 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0.25 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 9 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 2.13 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 20.42 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.74 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.01 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.1 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 1.96 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
RecommendedThis record contains 20.42 g protein, 80.9 mg choline and 145 mg calcium per 100 g of canned shrimp in PregNut’s historical USDA-based dataset; it describes a food sample, not a suggested serving. Food data and limitations
CDC lists canned fish and seafood as a safer choice during pregnancy, and shrimp among fish lower in mercury. CDC: safer food choices in pregnancy
FDA lists shrimp as a Best Choice and advises 2 to 3 servings of 4 ounces a week from the Best Choices list in total during pregnancy. FDA: advice about eating fish
CDC says not to eat store-bought canned food if the food or its container shows signs of contamination, and to refrigerate canned foods after opening. CDC: botulism prevention
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, Canned provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.