Comparison

Marinated Basil King Prawns & Tomatoes vs Prawn cocktail

Overall, Marinated Basil King Prawns & Tomatoes has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 1.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientMarinated Basil King Prawns...Prawn cocktail
Nutri-Score c d
NOVA group 3 3
Calories 185 kcal 285 kcal
Fat 13.8 g 25.7 g
Saturated fat 1.6 g 2.8 g
Sugars 2.8 g 2.2 g
Salt 1.4 g 1.2 g
Fiber 0.5 g 0.7 g
Protein 11.2 g 10 g
Additives00
AllergensCrustaceansCrustaceans, Eggs, Milk, Mustard

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

  • Marinated Basil King Prawns & Tomatoes has 35% fewer calories (185 kcal vs 285 kcal).
  • Marinated Basil King Prawns & Tomatoes has 46% less fat (13.8 g vs 25.7 g).
  • Marinated Basil King Prawns & Tomatoes has 43% less saturated fat (1.6 g vs 2.8 g).
  • Prawn cocktail has 21% less sugar (2.2 g vs 2.8 g).
  • Marinated Basil King Prawns & Tomatoes has 11% more protein (11.2 g vs 10 g).
  • Marinated Basil King Prawns & Tomatoes has the better Nutri-Score.
  • Only Prawn cocktail lists: Eggs, Milk, Mustard.

Ingredients

Marinated Basil King Prawns & Tomatoes

King Prawns (Crustacean) (48%) - Semi-Dried Tomatoes (33%) - Rapeseed Oil - Cider Vinegar - Basil - Sunflower Oil - Extra Virgin Olive Oil-Salt - Garlic Purée - Sugar - Cracked Black Pepper - Garlic - Oregano-Lemon Juice. -

Prawn cocktail

Prawn (Crustacean) (54%), Rapeseed Oil, Double Cream (Milk), Pasteurised Egg Yolk, Sugar, Salt, Tomato Paste, Brandy, Sherry, Worcestershire Sauce [Water, Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Molasses, Onion Purée, Salt, Tamarind Paste, Clove, Ginger Purée, Garlic Puréel, Spirit Vinegar, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Cornflour, Mustard Flour, White Pepper. Made using prawns caught in the North-West Atlantic and NE Atlantic - Iceland. Allergy Advice For allergens, see ingredients in bold. Also, may contain fish and molluscs. 10 1178 285k Fat 25

FAQ

Which is healthier: Marinated Basil King Prawns & Tomatoes or Prawn cocktail?

Overall, Marinated Basil King Prawns & Tomatoes 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?

Marinated Basil King Prawns & Tomatoes has fewer calories: 185 kcal versus 285 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Prawn cocktail has less sugar: 2.2 g versus 2.8 g per 100 g.

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