King Prawn Cocktail vs Prawn Cocktail
Overall, Prawn Cocktail has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | King Prawn Cocktail | Prawn Cocktail |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | c |
| NOVA group | 3 | 3 |
| Calories | 332 kcal | 294 kcal |
| Fat | 31.7 g | 27 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | 2.3 g | 2.4 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | — | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 9.1 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | Crustaceans, Eggs, Milk, 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% fewer calories (294 kcal vs 332 kcal).
- Prawn Cocktail has 15% less fat (27 g vs 31.7 g).
- Prawn Cocktail has 48% less saturated fat (2.1 g vs 4 g).
- Prawn Cocktail has 29% less salt (1 g vs 1.5 g).
- Prawn Cocktail has 18% more protein (9.1 g vs 7.5 g).
- Prawn Cocktail has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only King Prawn Cocktail lists: Milk.
Ingredients
King Prawn Cocktail
Cooked and peeted king prawns in a rich seafood sauce with double cream and brandy Ingredients 50% King Prawns (98% King Prawns (Crustacean), Salt), 50% Seafood Sauce (Rapeseed Oil, 8% Double Cream (Milk), Pasteurised Salted Free Range Egg Yolk [Free Range Egg Yolk, Salt], Water, Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, 1.5% Brandy, Tomato Paste, Salt, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Mustard Flour, Worcester Sauce [Water, Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Molasses, Onion Purée, Salt, Tamarind Paste, Cloves, Ginger Purée, Garlic Purée], Cornflour, White Pepper). Allergy Advice For allergens, see ingredients in bold.
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?
Prawn Cocktail has fewer calories: 294 kcal versus 332 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
King Prawn Cocktail has less sugar: 2.3 g versus 2.4 g per 100 g.