Dried Prawn & Shrimp Nutritive value & recipe (Code - 02 & 01 & 08).

Nutritive Value of Dried Prawn.

        Code - 02

        Prawns and shrimps are very rich in proteins. 100 gm of prawn or shrimp contains about 21 gm of protein but only about 90 calories and less than 1 g of fat. In comparison, 100 gm other high protein source like red meat contains only 10 gm of protein but 100 calories and up to 8 gm of fat, mostly saturated ones as well.

      Besides, prawns and shrimp contain omega-3 fatty acids, the same healthy fat found in salmon that is touted to prevent heart disease. Given that salmon populations are falling worldwide, prawns and shrimp should be a good substitute.

Prawns and shrimps also contain other nutrients such as vitamin B12, and essential minerals like zinc, iodine, selenium and iron. Calcium, magnesium and sodium can also be found but in less significant quantities.

  There are no significant difference in nutritional value between prawns and shrimps since they are almost similar in every aspect. The difference in nutrition would probably be greater due to the location in which the prawn or shrimp are caught or reared in.

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