King Prawns vs M&S Our Best Ever Prawn Cocktail
Overall, King Prawns has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | King Prawns | M&S Our Best Ever Prawn Cock... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | d |
| NOVA group | — | — |
| Calories | 232 kcal | 297 kcal |
| Fat | 19.4 g | 26.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 2.8 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 1.4 g |
| Fiber | — | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 10.9 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | Crustaceans, Milk | Crustaceans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- King Prawns has 22% fewer calories (232 kcal vs 297 kcal).
- King Prawns has 27% less fat (19.4 g vs 26.5 g).
- King Prawns has 54% less sugar (1.3 g vs 2.8 g).
- King Prawns has 13% more protein (12.6 g vs 10.9 g).
- King Prawns has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only King Prawns lists: Milk.
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
M&S Our Best Ever Prawn Cocktail
Prawns (Crustacean) (28%) King Prawns (Crustacean) (27%) Rapeseed Oil Tomato Paste · Pasteurised Egg Yolk Vinegar Sugar Salt Brandy. Lemon Juice Cornflour Black Treacle Red Peppers. Concentrated Tamarind Ground Spices (White Pepper. Cayenne Pepper Ginger Allspice Paprika Cloves). Dried Onions Dried Garlic. For allergens see ingredients in bold.
FAQ
Which is healthier: King Prawns or M&S Our Best Ever 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 297 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
King Prawns has less sugar: 1.3 g versus 2.8 g per 100 g.