Shrimp

Shrimp

Shrimp is America’s favorite shellfish.

In general, shrimp can be divided into two broad categories - warm-water shrimp and cold-water shrimp. Those hailing from the colder waters are smaller and have more succulent meat.

The size categories, which determine price, are: colossal (10 or less per pound), jumbo (11-15), extra-large (16-20), large (21-30), medium (31-35), small (36-45) and miniature (about 100).

Shrimp is low in fat and calories, and provides an excellent source of protein, selenium and vitamin D, plus a good source of vitamin B12, niacin and iron.

ECO-TIP: The most eco-friendly shrimp are northern shrimp (Canada) or Oregon pink shrimp.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Protein, Vitamin D, Selenium, EPA/DHA Omega-3
*Good Source of: Vitamin B12, Iron, Niacin, Phosphorous
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Shrimp is available in many forms—raw (shelled or unshelled), cooked, fresh frozen or canned. Raw shrimp should have a pleasant briny smell with no ammonia odor. Raw shrimp can be kept in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped, for 2 days; cooked shrimp will keep up to 3 days stored in the same manner. Frozen shrimp will keep for up to 3 months. Healing Gourmet recommends organic shrimp, fresh frozen. Buying organic shrimp ensures the shrimp are antibiotic-free, hormone-free, preservative-free, and 100% organic.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 3-ounce(s) SHRIMP,MIXED SPECIES,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0.35

Calories: 89

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.4 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.28 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.21 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.56 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	12 mg	*
EPA, DHA	217 mg, 186 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	127.7 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.76 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	17.1 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	151.2 IU	3%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	3%
Vitamin D	127.7 IU	32%
Vitamin E	0.92 IU	3%
Vitamin B6	0.09 mg	4%
Vitamin B12	0.97 mcg	16%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	2.5 mcg	1%
Niacin	2.1 mg	11%
Riboflavin	0.03 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.02 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	43.7 mg	4%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	2 mg	11%
Magnesium	31.1 mg	8%
Manganese	0.04 mg	2%
Phosphorous	172.2 mg	17%
Potassium	155.4 mg	4%
Selenium	31.9 mcg	46%
Sodium	124.3 mg	5%
Zinc	0.93 mg	6%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).