Shrimp is keto: it has ~0 g of net carbs per 3 oz cooked, within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
0 g
per 3 oz cooked
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
With only 0.2 g of net carbs per 3 oz serving, shrimp is an excellent keto-friendly protein.
Nutrition facts for shrimp
0.3 g
Fat
20 g
Protein
0 g
Fiber
Why shrimp is keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; shrimp has 0 g per 3 oz cooked (0 g total − 0 g of fiber).
How much shrimp can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~2125 g of shrimp.
Related
Yes
Salmon
0 g net
/ 1 fillet (150 g)
Yes
Tuna
0 g net
/ 1 can, drained (in water)
Yes
Hake
0 g net
/ 1 medium fillet
Yes
Trout
0 g net
/ 1 fillet (150 g)
Yes
Cod
0 g net
/ 1 fillet (150 g)
Yes
Shrimp
0 g net
/ 1 serving (12 medium)
See all: Mariscos keto
Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 1, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 1, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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