Comparison

Prawn cocktail vs King prawn cocktail

Overall, Prawn cocktail has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 1.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPrawn cocktailKing prawn cocktail
Nutri-Score c c
NOVA group 3 —
Calories 149 kcal 192 kcal
Fat 10.6 g 15.2 g
Saturated fat 0.7 g 1.2 g
Sugars 2.7 g 2.9 g
Salt 1.7 g 1.2 g
Fiber 0.5 g 0.3 g
Protein 8.3 g 9.1 g
Additives00
AllergensCrustaceans, Eggs, MustardNone listed

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

  • Prawn cocktail has 22% fewer calories (149 kcal vs 192 kcal).
  • Prawn cocktail has 30% less fat (10.6 g vs 15.2 g).
  • Prawn cocktail has 42% less saturated fat (0.7 g vs 1.2 g).
  • King prawn cocktail has 32% less salt (1.2 g vs 1.7 g).
  • Only Prawn cocktail lists: Crustaceans, Eggs, Mustard.

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

Not available.

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 192 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Prawn cocktail has less sugar: 2.7 g versus 2.9 g per 100 g.

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