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 4 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | M&S Our Best Ever Prawn Cock... | Prawn Cocktail |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | c |
| NOVA group | — | 3 |
| Calories | 297 kcal | 294 kcal |
| Fat | 26.5 g | 27 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | 2.8 g | 2.4 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 10.9 g | 9.1 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 14% less sugar (2.4 g vs 2.8 g).
- Prawn Cocktail has 28% less salt (1 g vs 1.4 g).
- M&S Our Best Ever Prawn Cocktail has 17% more protein (10.9 g vs 9.1 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
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: 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: 294 kcal versus 297 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Prawn Cocktail has less sugar: 2.4 g versus 2.8 g per 100 g.