Prawn cocktail vs King Prawn Cocktail
Overall, Prawn cocktail has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Prawn cocktail | King Prawn Cocktail |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | d |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 149 kcal | 293 kcal |
| Fat | 10.6 g | 27.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 2.2 g |
| Sugars | 2.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g | 2 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 8.4 g |
| Additives | 0 | 5 |
| Allergens | Crustaceans, Eggs, Mustard | Crustaceans, Eggs, Gluten, Mustard |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Prawn cocktail has 49% fewer calories (149 kcal vs 293 kcal).
- Prawn cocktail has 61% less fat (10.6 g vs 27.2 g).
- Prawn cocktail has 68% less saturated fat (0.7 g vs 2.2 g).
- King Prawn Cocktail has 38% more fiber (0.8 g vs 0.5 g).
- Prawn cocktail has the better Nutri-Score.
- Prawn cocktail is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only King Prawn Cocktail lists: Gluten.
Ingredients
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),
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: Prawn cocktail or King 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 293 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Prawn cocktail has less sugar: 2.7 g versus 2.7 g per 100 g.