Question: why are shrimp high in cholesterol?
Answer: The answer: You are right, shrimp is a low-fat, lower calorie source of protein. Three ounces of cooked shrimp has 19 grams of protein, 1.4 grams of total fat and 100 calories. What's more, less than half a gram of its fat comes from saturated fat, the type that raises blood cholesterol.