⏱ 20 min totalPaleo Shrimp and Watermelon Skewers
Per 1 serving · 290 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein17g34% of calories
- Carbs14g29% of calories
- Fat8.2g37% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Paleo Shrimp and Watermelon Skewers (290 g) has 191 calories, with 17 g of protein, 14 g of carbohydrates and 8.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (37% of calories). It is high in protein (33% DV), Vitamin B12 (52% DV) and phosphorus (42% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 31% and 48% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein33%
- Vitamin B1252%
- Phosphorus42%
- Copper29%
- Selenium62%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A12%
- Vitamin C19%
- Vitamin E17%
- Niacin14%
- Vitamin B618%
- Pantothenic acid14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium31%
- Cholesterol48%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
4 oz Shrimp
1 cup, diced Watermelon
½ tbsp Olive oil- 🥄⅛ tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ fruit Lime
Directions
- 1
Preheat the grill to high heat.
- 2
Thread shrimp and watermelon chunks onto each skewer, alternating between them.
- 3
Brush the skewers with olive oil and sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning and salt.
- 4
Place the skewers on the grill over high heat, turning once. Cook until the shrimp are bright orange and no longer translucent.
- 5
Serve the skewers with lime wedges or squeeze lime juice over them just before serving.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (290 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 104 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 17 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 5 μg | 4% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Folate (B9) | 27 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 52% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 14% |
| Choline | 99 mg | 18% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 77 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 315 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 41 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 296 mg | 42% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 34 μg | 62% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 466 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Fluoride | 2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 5 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 6,889 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.5 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 61 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 191 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 36minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 23minCycling (moderate)
- 16minRunning (6 mph)
- 27minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Paleo Shrimp and Watermelon Skewers?
One serving of Paleo Shrimp and Watermelon Skewers (1 serving) has 191 calories, which works out to 66 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Paleo Shrimp and Watermelon Skewers high in protein?
Yes. It has 17 g of protein per serving, and 34% of its calories come from protein (8.6 g of protein per 100 calories).
Are Paleo Shrimp and Watermelon Skewers keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 13 g of net carbs and 29% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Paleo Shrimp and Watermelon Skewers?
718 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Paleo Shrimp and Watermelon Skewers?
9.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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