King Prawns vs King Prawn Cocktail
Overall, King Prawns 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 Prawns | King Prawn Cocktail |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | d |
| NOVA group | — | 4 |
| Calories | 232 kcal | 293 kcal |
| Fat | 19.4 g | 27.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 2.2 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 2.7 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 2 g |
| Fiber | — | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 8.4 g |
| Additives | 0 | 5 |
| Allergens | Crustaceans, Milk | Crustaceans, Eggs, Gluten, Mustard |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- King Prawns has 21% fewer calories (232 kcal vs 293 kcal).
- King Prawns has 29% less fat (19.4 g vs 27.2 g).
- King Prawns has 52% less sugar (1.3 g vs 2.7 g).
- King Prawns has 39% less salt (1.2 g vs 2 g).
- King Prawns has 33% more protein (12.6 g vs 8.4 g).
- King Prawns has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only King Prawns lists: Milk.
- Only King Prawn Cocktail lists: Eggs, Gluten, Mustard.
Ingredients
King Prawns
King Prawns (Crustacean) (62%) - Marie Rose Sauce (36%) (Rapeseed Oil Double Cream (Milk) Pasteurised Egg Yolk Vinegar Sugar-Tomato Purée Salt Brandy Lemon Juice. Cornflour Black Treacle Red Peppers Concentrated Tamarind - Ground Spices (Cayenne Pepper White Pepper Allspice Ginger Paprika Cloves) Dried Onions Dried Garlic) Salt Sugar
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.
FAQ
Which is healthier: King Prawns or King Prawn Cocktail?
Overall, King Prawns 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 Prawns has fewer calories: 232 kcal versus 293 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
King Prawns has less sugar: 1.3 g versus 2.7 g per 100 g.