Prawn cocktail vs King 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.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Prawn cocktail | King Prawn Cocktail |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | d |
| NOVA group | 3 | 3 |
| Calories | 149 kcal | 332 kcal |
| Fat | 10.6 g | 31.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 4 g |
| Sugars | 2.7 g | 2.3 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | — |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 7.5 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | Crustaceans, Eggs, Mustard | Crustaceans, Eggs, Milk, Mustard |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Prawn cocktail has 55% fewer calories (149 kcal vs 332 kcal).
- Prawn cocktail has 67% less fat (10.6 g vs 31.7 g).
- Prawn cocktail has 83% less saturated fat (0.7 g vs 4 g).
- King Prawn Cocktail has 15% less sugar (2.3 g vs 2.7 g).
- Prawn cocktail has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only King Prawn Cocktail lists: Milk.
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 and peeted king prawns in a rich seafood sauce with double cream and brandy Ingredients 50% King Prawns (98% King Prawns (Crustacean), Salt), 50% Seafood Sauce (Rapeseed Oil, 8% Double Cream (Milk), Pasteurised Salted Free Range Egg Yolk [Free Range Egg Yolk, Salt], Water, Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, 1.5% Brandy, Tomato Paste, Salt, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Mustard Flour, Worcester Sauce [Water, Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Molasses, Onion Purée, Salt, Tamarind Paste, Cloves, Ginger Purée, Garlic Purée], Cornflour, White Pepper). Allergy Advice For allergens, see ingredients in bold.
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 332 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
King Prawn Cocktail has less sugar: 2.3 g versus 2.7 g per 100 g.