King Prawns vs Prawn Cocktail
Overall, King Prawns has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | King Prawns | Prawn Cocktail |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | — | 3 |
| Calories | 232 kcal | 294 kcal |
| Fat | 19.4 g | 27 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 2.4 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | — | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 9.1 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
- King Prawns has 21% fewer calories (232 kcal vs 294 kcal).
- King Prawns has 28% less fat (19.4 g vs 27 g).
- King Prawns has 46% less sugar (1.3 g vs 2.4 g).
- King Prawns has 28% more protein (12.6 g vs 9.1 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
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 Prawns or 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 294 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
King Prawns has less sugar: 1.3 g versus 2.4 g per 100 g.