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Is shrimp keto friendly?

Shrimp
shrimp
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Serving size
4 oz (112g)
Calories
112
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Total sugars
0g
0%
Cholesterol
282mg
94%
Total Fat
2g
0%
Sodium
870mg
58%
Protein
23g
45%
Calcium
162mg
12%
Iron
2mg
13%
Potassium
90mg
2%
Vitamin C
5mg
5%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Yes. Shrimp is very keto-friendly.

Shrimp contains no total carbohydrates, so the amount of net carbs is also zero. This makes shrimp extremely well-suited for people on a keto diet.

shrimp marcronutrient breakdown
Marcronutrient breakdown of shrimp

Alternatives

Consider the following other keto-friendly options:

Tilapia

Tilapia is also keto-friendly. It has no total carbohydrates, and thus the amount of net carbs is zero as well, equal to shrimp.

Tuna

Tuna is also keto-friendly. It contains zero carbs, and as a result also zero net carbs, which is equal to the amount in shrimp.

Salmon

Salmon is also keto-friendly. It contains zero carbohydrates, so also no net carbs, equal to shrimp.

Crayfish

Crayfish is also keto-friendly. It has no carbs, and as a result also zero net carbs, the same as shrimp.

Pepperoni

Pepperoni is also keto-friendly. It has no total carbohydrates, and as a result also the amount of net carbs is zero, which is the same as the amount in shrimp.