Meat & fish · Non-veg
Prawns calories & nutrition
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Quick answer
Prawns, 100 g raw (shelled): about 91 kcal, 19.2 g protein, 0 g carbs and 0.5 g fat. Per 100 g (raw prawn meat (shelled)): 91 kcal and 19.2 g protein.
Prawns are one of the leanest protein foods: nearly all of their calories come from protein, with very little fat.
Nutrition per serving
Choose a serving size. Values are for raw prawn meat (shelled).
100 g raw (shelled)
91kcal
19.2 g protein · 0 g carbs · 0.5 g fat
| Calories | 91 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
Nutrition per 100 g
For raw prawn meat (shelled).
| Calories | 91 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Calcium | 49 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
Is prawns good for your goals?
Weight loss
Prawns is filling for its calories thanks to its protein (100 g raw (shelled): about 91 kcal). A good fit for a calorie deficit in normal portions.
Muscle building
Excellent protein for the calories: about 21.1 g of protein per 100 kcal. A strong choice when you're trying to hit a daily protein target.
- Values are for shelled raw prawns.
- Cook quickly — prawns turn rubbery when overcooked.
- Masala or butter-garlic prawns get most of their calories from the oil or butter.
Prawns vs chicken breast
| Nutrient | Prawns | Chicken Breast |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 91 kcal | 168 kcal |
| Protein | 19.2 g | 21.8 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 9 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 21.1 g | 13 g |
Frequently asked questions
Answers calculated from IFCT 2017 values. Educational information only.
Prawns, 150 g raw: about 137 kcal, with 28.9 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 0.8 g fat.
Prawns, 50 g raw: about 46 kcal, with 9.6 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 0.3 g fat.
100 g of raw prawn meat (shelled) has about 19.2 g protein and 91 kcal — roughly 21.1 g of protein per 100 kcal.
Prawns is filling for its calories thanks to its protein (100 g raw (shelled): about 91 kcal). A good fit for a calorie deficit in normal portions.
Excellent protein for the calories: about 21.1 g of protein per 100 kcal. A strong choice when you're trying to hit a daily protein target.
Source & method
Values per 100 g are from the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad), food code S008 “Prawns, big”. Serving values are calculated from those figures; serving weights are typical household measures.
Last updated . Values vary with variety, brand and cooking. Not medical advice — nutrition disclaimer.