Shrimp and broccoli dishes can differ in serving size and ingredients, depending on your dietary preferences. You can also buy frozen meals consisting of shrimp and broccoli in most supermarkets or health food stores. The typical serving size for homemade shrimp and broccoli is about 1 cup.
Calories and Carbohydrates
One serving of homemade shrimp and broccoli contains 172.96 calories, which come from a mixture of fat, carbohydrates and protein. One serving has 11.64 g of total carbohydrates, or roughly 4 percent of your recommended daily value. The carbohydrates are made of a mixture of dietary fiber and other sugars, of which one serving contains 2.96 g and under 1 g, respectively.
Cholesterol
One serving of shrimp and broccoli contains approximately 36.99 mg of cholesterol, or about 12 percent of your daily recommended value. The amount can differ as serving sizes increase.
Fat
A single serving of shrimp and broccoli contains 10.8 g of fat, or approximately 17 percent of your recommended daily allowance. About 1.85 g come from saturated fat. The Mayo Clinic recommends eating less than 200 calories of fat in a typical 2,000-calorie daily diet.
Sodium
Shrimp and broccoli meals can also contain a high level of salt or sodium content. For example, one serving of shrimp and broccoli has 481.7 mg of sodium, or 21 percent of the recommended daily allowance. The Mayo Clinic suggests keeping your sodium intake to under 2,400 mg a day to help prevent cardiovascular problems.
Vitamins and Minerals
Shrimp and broccoli meals can be an important source of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 3 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin A and 64 percent of vitamin C. One serving is also a source of calcium and iron, containing 6 percent and 13 percent, respectively, of the recommended daily allowance.
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