Is Raw Shrimp High in Fat? Separating Fact from Misconception
                                
                                
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                                With less than 1 gram of total fat per 3-ounce serving, raw shrimp is surprisingly low in fat. Despite common misconceptions, its high dietary cholesterol content was previously a point of concern, but research now shows that saturated fat has a greater effect on blood cholesterol levels.