King Prawns vs Prawn cocktail
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | King Prawns | Prawn cocktail |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | — | 3 |
| Calories | 232 kcal | 149 kcal |
| Fat | 19.4 g | 10.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 2.7 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | — | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 8.3 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | Crustaceans, Milk | Crustaceans, Eggs, Mustard |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Prawn cocktail has 36% fewer calories (149 kcal vs 232 kcal).
- Prawn cocktail has 45% less fat (10.6 g vs 19.4 g).
- Prawn cocktail has 65% less saturated fat (0.7 g vs 2 g).
- King Prawns has 52% less sugar (1.3 g vs 2.7 g).
- King Prawns has 31% less salt (1.2 g vs 1.7 g).
- King Prawns has 34% more protein (12.6 g vs 8.3 g).
- Only King Prawns lists: Milk.
- Only Prawn cocktail lists: Eggs, 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
Prawn cocktail
51% prawns (prawns (crustaceans), salt), seafood sauce (water, rapeseed oil, sugar, cornflour, paprika, free range egg yolk, tomato paste, spirit vinegar, white wine vinegar, salt, worcester sauce [sugar, spirit vinegar, molasses, ?, clove, ginger puree, garlic purée], citrus ?, mustard flour),
FAQ
Which is healthier: King Prawns or Prawn cocktail?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. 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: 149 kcal versus 232 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
King Prawns has less sugar: 1.3 g versus 2.7 g per 100 g.