M&S Our Best Ever Prawn Cocktail vs King Prawn Cocktail
Overall, M&S Our Best Ever Prawn Cocktail has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 2 of our comparison points versus 1.
M&S Our Best Ever Prawn Cocktail
King Prawn Cocktail
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | M&S Our Best Ever Prawn Cock... | King Prawn Cocktail |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | — | 4 |
| Calories | 297 kcal | 293 kcal |
| Fat | 26.5 g | 27.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 2.2 g |
| Sugars | 2.8 g | 2.7 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g | 2 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 10.9 g | 8.4 g |
| Additives | 0 | 5 |
| Allergens | Crustaceans | Crustaceans, Eggs, Gluten, Mustard |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- M&S Our Best Ever Prawn Cocktail has 27% less salt (1.4 g vs 2 g).
- King Prawn Cocktail has 38% more fiber (0.8 g vs 0.5 g).
- M&S Our Best Ever Prawn Cocktail has 23% more protein (10.9 g vs 8.4 g).
- Only King Prawn Cocktail lists: Eggs, Gluten, Mustard.
Ingredients
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.
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: M&S Our Best Ever Prawn Cocktail or King Prawn Cocktail?
Overall, M&S Our Best Ever Prawn Cocktail 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 Prawn Cocktail has fewer calories: 293 kcal versus 297 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
King Prawn Cocktail has less sugar: 2.7 g versus 2.8 g per 100 g.