Butterfly shrimp
Butterfly shrimp provides 262 kcal per 100 g, with 1.2 g of sugars and 13.1 g of protein. That is 58% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Frozen seafood category. Contains: crustaceans, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 3 onz (84 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 262 kcal | 220 kcal | 121 +117% | |
| Total fat | 13.1 g | 11 g | 14% | 4 +230% |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 2 g | 10% | 0.8 +209% |
| Carbohydrates | 22.6 g | 19 g | 7% | 5.2 +335% |
| Total sugars | 1.2 g | 1 g | 0.8 +58% | |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 1 g | 4% | 0.3 +274% |
| Protein | 13.1 g | 11 g | 22% | 15.6 −16% |
| Salt | 1 g | 0.8 g | 0.8 +13% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2544 Frozen seafood products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 20% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 1.2 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other frozen seafood
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Shrimp, bleached wheat flour, soybean oil, wheat flour, water, enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron as ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), contains 2% or less of each of the following: citric acid, dextrose, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), garlic powder, guar gum, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda), methylcellulose, modified cornstarch, paprika oleoresin, salt, sodium alginate, sodium bisulfite (as a preservative), sodium tripolyphosphate (to retain moisture), sugar, whey powder, yeast, yellow corn flour.
- Allergens
- CrustaceansGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 14
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 3 onz (84 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041322395382
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Butterfly shrimp?
Butterfly shrimp contains 262 kcal per 100 g and about 220 kcal per serving (3 onz (84 g)).
How much sugar is in Butterfly shrimp?
Butterfly shrimp has 1.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Butterfly shrimp healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Butterfly shrimp vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Butterfly shrimp contain?
According to the label data it contains: Crustaceans, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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