Whether you are looking to reduce your carbohydrate intake by cutting out bread and tortillas or are gluten intolerant and are looking for ways to still have a sandwich-type meal, using lettuce in the place of bread is a great alternative. Lettuce provides the wrap, while containing low calories and low carbohydrates. When it comes to shrimp lettuce wraps, your nutritional values will vary based on how your shrimp is cooked and what lettuce you use.
Steamed or Boiled Shrimp
If you create your wrap with shrimp that is boiled or steamed, you will find less calories and fat. A 3 oz. serving of shrimp that has been boiled or steamed contains 101 calories, 19.36 g of protein, 1.45 g of fat and 1.29 g of carbohydrates. This serving size of shrimp contains 179 mg of cholesterol. Mineral content includes 77 mg calcium, 260 mg phosphorus, 144 mg potassium and 805 mg of sodium. Vitamin content includes 20 mcg of folate, 230 IU vitamin A, 3 IU vitamin D and 1.87 mg vitamin E.
Breaded and Fried Shrimp
If you are using breaded shrimp that has been fried, you will see an increase in calories and fat. According to the USDA Nutrient Database, a 3 oz. serving of breaded and fried shrimp contains 206 calories, 18.18 g of protein, 10.44 g of fat, 9.75 g carbohydrates and 117 mg of cholesterol. Minerals include 57 mg calcium, 1.07 mg iron, 185 mg phosphorus, 191 mg potassium and 292 mg of sodium. Vitamins include 28 mcg folate, 161 IU vitamin A, 4 IU vitamin D and 1.10 mg vitamin E. While you do see an increase in calories and fat with this option, you see a decrease in cholesterol and sodium.
Romaine Lettuce
Romaine lettuce is a large-leaf lettuce that provides a crunchy wrap option. Looking at a large-leaf serving weighing approximately 28 g, you will find 5 calories, 0.34 g protein and 0.92 carbohydrates. Mineral content includes 9 mg calcium, 69 mg potassium and 2 mg of sodium. Vitamin content includes 1.1 mg vitamin C, 38 mcg folate, 1463 mcg beta carotene, 2439 IU vitamin A and 28.7 mcg vitamin K.
Butterhead Lettuce
Butterhead varieties of lettuce include Bibb and Boston. They provide a softer and more delicate leaf with lots of flavor. A large-leaf serving size weighing about 15 g contains 2 calories, 0.20 g of protein, 0.03 g of fat and 0.33 g of carbohydrates. Mineral content includes 5 mg calcium, 0.19 mg iron, 36 mg potassium and 1 mg of sodium. Vitamins include 11 mcg of folate, 298 mcg beta carotene, 497 IU vitamin A and 15.3 mcg of vitamin K.
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