M&S Our Best Ever Prawn Cocktail vs Prawn cocktail
Overall, Prawn cocktail has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 1.
M&S Our Best Ever Prawn Cocktail
Prawn cocktail
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | M&S Our Best Ever Prawn Cock... | Prawn cocktail |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | c |
| NOVA group | — | 3 |
| Calories | 297 kcal | 149 kcal |
| Fat | 26.5 g | 10.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 2.8 g | 2.7 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 10.9 g | 8.3 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | Crustaceans | Crustaceans, Eggs, Mustard |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Prawn cocktail has 50% fewer calories (149 kcal vs 297 kcal).
- Prawn cocktail has 60% less fat (10.6 g vs 26.5 g).
- Prawn cocktail has 67% less saturated fat (0.7 g vs 2.1 g).
- M&S Our Best Ever Prawn Cocktail has 24% more protein (10.9 g vs 8.3 g).
- Prawn cocktail has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Prawn cocktail lists: Eggs, 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.
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: M&S Our Best Ever Prawn Cocktail or Prawn cocktail?
Overall, 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?
Prawn cocktail has fewer calories: 149 kcal versus 297 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Prawn cocktail has less sugar: 2.7 g versus 2.8 g per 100 g.