King Prawn Cocktail vs Prawn Cocktail
Overall, Prawn Cocktail has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | King Prawn Cocktail | Prawn Cocktail |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 293 kcal | 294 kcal |
| Fat | 27.2 g | 27 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | 2.7 g | 2.4 g |
| Salt | 2 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 8.4 g | 9.1 g |
| Additives | 5 | 0 |
| Allergens | Crustaceans, Eggs, Gluten, Mustard | Crustaceans, Eggs, Mustard |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Prawn Cocktail has 11% less sugar (2.4 g vs 2.7 g).
- Prawn Cocktail has 47% less salt (1 g vs 2 g).
- King Prawn Cocktail has 38% more fiber (0.8 g vs 0.5 g).
- Prawn Cocktail has the better Nutri-Score.
- Prawn Cocktail is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only King Prawn Cocktail lists: Gluten.
Ingredients
King Prawn Cocktail
COOKED KING PRAWNS (54%) (KING PRAWN (Penaeus vannamei)) (98%) (Crustacean), Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate; Preservatives: Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate; Salt), Mayonnaise (Rapeseed Oil, Pasteurised Egg, Salt, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Water, Flavouring (contains Mustard), Lemon Oil, Preservative: Calcium Disodium EDTA), Tomato Ketchup (Tomatoes, Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Barley Malt Vinegar, Modified Maize Starch, Salt, Spice Extracts), Brandy, Black Pepper. ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. May also contain nuts, sesame, fish and molluscs. WARNING: Although every effort has been made to remove shell, some small fragments may remain. CAUTION: Contains alcohol. No artificial colours.
Prawn Cocktail
Prawns (52%) (prawns (Pandalus borealis) (crustaceans), salt), rapeseed oil, water, pasteurised free range salted egg yolk (pasteurised free range egg yolk, salt), tomato ketchup (water, sugar, tomato paste, spirit vinegar, cornflour, salt, pepper), Worcester sauce (water, sugar, spirit vinegar, molasses, onion purée, salf, tamarind paste, clove powder, ginger purée, garlic purée), sugar, spirit vinegar, lemon juice from concentrate, cornflour, mustard flour, salt
FAQ
Which is healthier: King Prawn Cocktail or Prawn Cocktail?
Overall, Prawn Cocktail has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
King Prawn Cocktail has fewer calories: 293 kcal versus 294 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Prawn Cocktail has less sugar: 2.4 g versus 2.7 g per 100 g.