Prawn cocktail vs Cooked & Peeled King Prawns
Overall, Cooked & Peeled King Prawns has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 8 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Prawn cocktail | Cooked & Peeled King Prawns |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | a |
| NOVA group | 3 | 3 |
| Calories | 285 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Fat | 25.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 2.2 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 10 g | 17 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | Crustaceans, Eggs, Milk, Mustard | Crustaceans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Cooked & Peeled King Prawns has 83% fewer calories (50 kcal vs 285 kcal).
- Cooked & Peeled King Prawns has 98% less fat (0.6 g vs 25.7 g).
- Cooked & Peeled King Prawns has 86% less saturated fat (0.4 g vs 2.8 g).
- Cooked & Peeled King Prawns has no sugar, while Prawn cocktail has 2.2 g.
- Cooked & Peeled King Prawns has no salt, while Prawn cocktail has 1.2 g.
- Prawn cocktail has 100% more fiber (0.7 g vs 0 g).
- Cooked & Peeled King Prawns has 41% more protein (17 g vs 10 g).
- Cooked & Peeled King Prawns has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Prawn cocktail lists: Eggs, Milk, Mustard.
Ingredients
Prawn cocktail
Prawn (Crustacean) (54%), Rapeseed Oil, Double Cream (Milk), Pasteurised Egg Yolk, Sugar, Salt, Tomato Paste, Brandy, Sherry, Worcestershire Sauce [Water, Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Molasses, Onion Purée, Salt, Tamarind Paste, Clove, Ginger Purée, Garlic Puréel, Spirit Vinegar, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Cornflour, Mustard Flour, White Pepper. Made using prawns caught in the North-West Atlantic and NE Atlantic - Iceland. Allergy Advice For allergens, see ingredients in bold. Also, may contain fish and molluscs. 10 1178 285k Fat 25
Cooked & Peeled King Prawns
Prawn (Crustacean) (98%), Salt.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Prawn cocktail or Cooked & Peeled King Prawns?
Overall, Cooked & Peeled King Prawns 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?
Cooked & Peeled King Prawns has fewer calories: 50 kcal versus 285 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Cooked & Peeled King Prawns has less sugar: 0 g versus 2.2 g per 100 g.