Carbs in Shrimp? Im confused
fearluna
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So I started the keto diet and got shrimp thinking it was 0gs of carbs according to the app but I picked up Walmart raw frozen shrimp and it says its 2g of carbs per 6 shrimp, like how? Every other source says shrimp are 0 carbs. Help me figure this out.
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Some listings for shrimp have 0 carbs, some have 1 carb. This is the first one I have seen with 2. But a gram of carb is such a finite measurement that there really could be a lot of reasons for such a miniscule difference. It also could be a label error. I really would not worry about it even in the slightest, even on Keto.2
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the usda says there's no carbs in shrimp
https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/15270
are there other ingredients perhaps?0 -
zebasschick wrote: »the usda says there's no carbs in shrimp
https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/15270
are there other ingredients perhaps?
The ones in the OP package have to be cooked for that calorie count.0 -
Octopus has carbs - I was very surprised when I found out after logging it. I haven't come across carbs in my shrimp entries yet though - neither the frozen packet from the supermarket or the generic entry for the stuff I buy fresh at the fish shop.1
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Disclaimer...not a scientist, but I think I can read on the ingredients panel on the pack the addition of sodium tripolyphosphate? Apparently it’s a white powder that’s added, mostly to seafood, to make it look ‘plumper’ by causing water retention. Also makes it weigh more, so you pay more! I’m just wondering if it’s that that is causing the carbohydrate number, though a quick google doesn’t say it’s a carb, but it doesn’t say it isn’t either! Most of the data on it is too science-y for me to make a lot of sense out of, and info is more concerned with it’s safety as an additive. 🤷♀️
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Some listings for shrimp have 0 carbs, some have 1 carb. This is the first one I have seen with 2. But a gram of carb is such a finite measurement that there really could be a lot of reasons for such a miniscule difference. It also could be a label error. I really would not worry about it even in the slightest, even on Keto.
But I am a bit worried, like what is Walmart up too? What are putting into my foods that I careless didnt read?? Ya’know?
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Some listings for shrimp have 0 carbs, some have 1 carb. This is the first one I have seen with 2. But a gram of carb is such a finite measurement that there really could be a lot of reasons for such a miniscule difference. It also could be a label error. I really would not worry about it even in the slightest, even on Keto.
But I am a bit worried, like what is Walmart up too? What are putting into my foods that I careless didnt read?? Ya’know?
I believe all farmed frozen meat has additives, and definitely seafood does. The seafood in the higher grade grocery stores that is in the displays in the meat section (those that are "fresh" or not frozen) - have been previously frozen unless you live somewhere where shrimp are in the water within 20 miles or so. Almost all seafood is previously frozen.
If you live near the ocean, go to a fish market right on the water if you want no additives and buy them fresh.5 -
Some listings for shrimp have 0 carbs, some have 1 carb. This is the first one I have seen with 2. But a gram of carb is such a finite measurement that there really could be a lot of reasons for such a miniscule difference. It also could be a label error. I really would not worry about it even in the slightest, even on Keto.
But I am a bit worried, like what is Walmart up too? What are putting into my foods that I careless didnt read?? Ya’know?
I can't read the last ingredient in your picture, but it's something to retain moisture. Perhaps that's where an extra carb or two come from. I don't do low carb, so I've never micromanaged any macro to the point I'd notice an extra 1 or 2 grams, so I'm not sure.
I doubt anyone is "up to" anything.
: There's lots of rounding of numbers in labeling, and a small bit of an additive can take a number that's usually rounded down to 1 and now it's rounded up to 2. 3 -
BarbaraHelen2013 wrote: »Disclaimer...not a scientist, but I think I can read on the ingredients panel on the pack the addition of sodium tripolyphosphate? Apparently it’s a white powder that’s added, mostly to seafood, to make it look ‘plumper’ by causing water retention. Also makes it weigh more, so you pay more! I’m just wondering if it’s that that is causing the carbohydrate number, though a quick google doesn’t say it’s a carb, but it doesn’t say it isn’t either! Most of the data on it is too science-y for me to make a lot of sense out of, and info is more concerned with it’s safety as an additive. 🤷♀️
Sodium tripolyphosphate is not a carb. (Source: I have a PhD in chemistry.)5 -
I can't read the label well. According to the USDA database, there are no carbs in shrimp, so either something that was added is giving carbs or the label is wrong.
ETA disregard, use this listing instead:Actually the USDA listing for "Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)" (15149) does show some carbs... 1.02 in 112g (serving size of the label you shared). Since the product you shared has additives this listing is probably more accurate then the aforementioned listings.0 -
Some listings for shrimp have 0 carbs, some have 1 carb. This is the first one I have seen with 2. But a gram of carb is such a finite measurement that there really could be a lot of reasons for such a miniscule difference. It also could be a label error. I really would not worry about it even in the slightest, even on Keto.
But I am a bit worried, like what is Walmart up too? What are putting into my foods that I careless didnt read?? Ya’know?
When I make bread I use a handful of ingredients - flour, water, salt, yeast, maybe a pinch of sugar, maybe oil. Sometimes other ingredients for flavorings if I'm feeling creative.
It's interesting to read labels for packaged bread to see all the other ingredients the manufacturers feel is necessary to add.
I don't not buy bread that has more than five ingredients, but I do make informed decisions about which are non-starters, without making myself crazy about it.2 -
Actually the USDA listing for "Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)" (15149) does show some carbs... 1.02 in 112g (serving size of the label you shared). Since the product you shared has additives this listing is probably more accurate then the aforementioned listings.
edit: can't make out the serving size, if 212g it is pretty close to the USDA listing above (in calories and carbs)1 -
Actually the USDA listing for "Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)" (15149) does show some carbs... 1.02 in 112g (serving size of the label you shared). Since the product you shared has additives this listing is probably more accurate then the aforementioned listings.
Good call - didn't see that listing, that is a better one to use.2 -
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Nobody should be eating shrimps. They have too many legs. You're eating bugs!
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glovepuppet wrote: »Nobody should be eating shrimps. They have too many legs. You're eating bugs!
Delicious, high protein lowfat bugs.
Mmm lobster. With butter to counteract all that lowfattiness. 8 -
cmriverside wrote: »glovepuppet wrote: »Nobody should be eating shrimps. They have too many legs. You're eating bugs!
Delicious, high protein lowfat bugs.
Mmm lobster. With butter to counteract all that lowfattiness.
You have expensive taste in bugs
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cmriverside wrote: »glovepuppet wrote: »Nobody should be eating shrimps. They have too many legs. You're eating bugs!
Delicious, high protein lowfat bugs.
Mmm lobster. With butter to counteract all that lowfattiness.
I can use bread as a butter-delivery device :P2 -
Thank you everyone! I’ll have to read labels better. I bought it assuming it was only raw shrimp, I didn’t think theyd put additives in it.0
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glovepuppet wrote: »Nobody should be eating shrimps. They have too many legs. You're eating bugs!
What's wrong with bugs?1 -
lynn_glenmont wrote: »glovepuppet wrote: »Nobody should be eating shrimps. They have too many legs. You're eating bugs!
What's wrong with bugs?
Being serious, aside from the yuck factor, these bugs are one of the most environmentally damaging foods we eat.7 -
Shrimp is one of the very most cost effective protein sources one would serve. Here, a 2 lb bag of flash frozen tail on raw shrimp costs $22. It has 220 g of protein. About the same as Amazon house brand protein powder.3
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wilson10102018 wrote: »Shrimp is one of the very most cost effective protein sources one would serve. Here, a 2 lb bag of flash frozen tail on raw shrimp costs $22. It has 220 g of protein. About the same as Amazon house brand protein powder.
You are wildly mistaken.
A 2 lb tub of ON Whey (middle of the road price-wise) is ~$25 and contains over 700 g protein per tub.
2 pounds of chicken breast costs ~$4-$6 and has over 220 g of protein...
Shrimp is a great source of protein, but to say its cost effective is laughable.4 -
Did I say Whey?
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glovepuppet wrote: »Nobody should be eating shrimps. They have too many legs. You're eating bugs!
Um..... just no. No. 😒0 -
glovepuppet wrote: »Nobody should be eating shrimps. They have too many legs. You're eating bugs!
I think you have made your point. An incorrect one, but noted.1 -
I was disappointed to find scallops have carbs.0
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