Shrimp is rich in protein, but shrimp is not protein.
There are many types of shrimp, there are differences in nutrition, to the river shrimp, for example, per 100 grams of river shrimp containing 87 calories, of which 16.4 grams of protein, 2.4 grams of fat, vitamin A 48 micrograms, vitamin E 5.33 mg, potassium 329 mg, calcium 325 mg, cholesterol 240 mg.
This shows that various shrimps contain about 20% protein. It also contains a small amount of fat, various vitamins and minerals.
Compared to fish, shrimp meat does not contain as much valine among the essential amino acids, but shrimp meat is a nutritionally balanced source of protein. In addition shrimp meat has a high content of glycine, so compared to fish and animal meat, shrimp has less fat.
In addition, shrimp is also rich in vitamin E and potassium, calcium, cholesterol and other minerals, can provide the body with the required nutrients, patients with hyperlipidemia and other diseases need to moderate control of shrimp intake, it is recommended that with other foods reasonable combination, balanced nutrition, moderate consumption.