Jumbo shrimp are larger than traditional shrimp; however, the calories per gram consumed are relatively the same. Jumbo shrimp can be grilled, sauteed or fried to produce succulent and hearty meals.
Calories
Jumbo shrimp range in size; however, 30 g is roughly the weight of one typical jumbo shrimp. Before being cooked, a jumbo shrimp has about 32 total calories per serving. Nine of these calories are from fat with the remaining 23 coming from protein.
Nutrition
Jumbo shrimp are a rich source of selenium with more than 20 percent of the daily recommended value per serving. Jumbo shrimp also contains 9 percent RV for iron, 4 percent RV for niacin, 6 percent RV for B12 and 9 percent RV for phosphorous.
Considerations
Shrimp is high in protein content and low in fat content. Some of the fat present is omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have a protective effect on the heart and reduce the risk of heart disease, according to MayoClinic.com. Seafood allergies are relatively common and shrimp is classified as a seafood product.
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