Popcorn shrimp

by Meijer in Seafood Barcode 0719283140180
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Popcorn shrimp by Meijer provides 312 kcal per 100 g, with 2.9 g of sugars and 11.2 g of protein. That is 143% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Seafood category. Contains: crustaceans, gluten, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
15.3 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2.4 g · Moderate
Sugars
2.9 g · Low
Salt
2.2 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 container (170 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 312 kcal 530 kcal 151 +106%
Total fat 15.3 g 26 g 33% 7.1 +115%
Saturated fat 2.4 g 4 g 20% 1.4 +69%
Carbohydrates 32.9 g 56 g 20% 4.9 +568%
Total sugars 2.9 g 5 g 1.2 +143%
Dietary fiber 1.8 g 3.1 g 11% 0.4 +402%
Protein 11.2 g 19 g 38% 16.4 −32%
Salt 2.2 g 3.7 g 1.9 +14%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1939 Seafood products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from September 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other seafood

Calories higher 6%
Sugars higher 13%
Salt higher 20%
Saturated fat higher 21%
Protein top 74%
Fiber top 6%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Shrimp, water, enriched bleached wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron as ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), bleached wheat flour, modified cornstarch, contains 2% or less of each of the following: citric acid, cornstarch, dextrose, garlic powder, guar gum, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate), malic acid, maltodextrin, mono and diglycerides, natural flavor, onion powder, palm oil, salt, sodium bisulfite (as a preservative), sodium tripolyphosphate (to retain moisture), soybean oil, spices, sugar, xanthan gum, yeast, yellow corn flour.

Contains palm oilNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
CrustaceansGlutenSoybeans

Additives 12

High overexposure risk
E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 container (170 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0719283140180

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Popcorn shrimp?

Popcorn shrimp contains 312 kcal per 100 g and about 530 kcal per serving (1 container (170 g)).

How much sugar is in Popcorn shrimp?

Popcorn shrimp has 2.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Popcorn shrimp healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Popcorn shrimp vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Popcorn shrimp contain?

According to the label data it contains: Crustaceans, Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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