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Yes, it’s true. Shrimp have cholesterol. In fact, a 3-ounce serving has about 166 milligrams. That’s more than a whole egg, which only clocks in around 186 milligrams for the yolk part. Your brain immediately goes: “Uh oh, that’s a lot.”

But here’s the part that’s like finding an extra french fry at the bottom of the bag: shrimp are almost fat-free. The cholesterol in your blood is mostly affected by saturated and trans fats, not the dietary cholesterol you eat. Shrimp have virtually no saturated fat.

Think of it this way: your body is a busy kitchen. Dietary cholesterol is like bringing in a pre-made pie. Saturated fat is like dumping a whole bag of sugar on the floor and then yelling at the baker. One is manageable; the other is chaos. Shrimp is the pie. A greasy cheeseburger is the sugar-on-the-floor chaos.

The Great Shrimp Panic of the 1980s

Remember when everyone was terrified of shrimp? It was like a collective shell panic. My aunt Brenda used to say, “Oh, I’d love a shrimp, but my doctor said I’d turn into a pillar of salt and butter.” She’d then proceed to eat three deviled eggs and a sausage roll. It was a simpler, more confusing time.

Research since then has basically given shrimp a high-five. Studies have shown that eating shrimp doesn’t actually raise “bad” LDL cholesterol in most people. In fact, for some, it slightly raises the “good” HDL cholesterol. It’s like the shrimp is a tiny, pink superhero, not a villain.

So, when you’re at that party, you can look that shrimp dead in its little black dot eyes and say, “I see you, and I know your secrets.”

Shrimp Is Packed With Important Nutrients Despite Its Cholesterol