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No.1 Prawn Cocktail
No.1 Prawn Cocktail by Waitrose provides 267 kcal per 100 g, with 1.9 g of sugars and 8.3 g of protein. That is 135% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Prawns category. Contains: crustaceans, eggs, gluten, mustard.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 0.5 pot (90 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 267 kcal | 240 kcal | 111 +140% | |
| Total fat | 24.4 g | 22 g | 28% | 4.1 +491% |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 1.8 g | 9% | 0.8 +155% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.4 g | 3.1 g | 1% | 2 +71% |
| Total sugars | 1.9 g | 1.7 g | 0.8 +135% | |
| Added sugars | 0.6 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 0.8 −19% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 0.5 g | 2% | 0.2 +134% |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 7.5 g | 15% | 16.3 −49% |
| Salt | 1.4 g | 1.3 g | 1.4 |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 575 Prawns products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other prawns
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Rapeseed oil, cooked prawns (29%) (prawns (Pandalus borealis) (crustaceans), salt), king prawns (24%) (king prawns (Penaeus vannamei) (crustaceans), salt), pasteurised free range egg yolk, water, sugar, Cognac, vinegar, tomato purée, salt, tomato paste, concentrated lemon juice, mustard flour, cornflour, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, molasses, onion purée, wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin), tamarind paste, ground cayenne pepper, cloves, ginger purée, garlic purée, ground cloves, stabiliser (guar gum), acidity regulator (ascorbic acid)
- Allergens
- CrustaceansEggsGlutenMustard
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 0.5 pot (90 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169650264
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in No.1 Prawn Cocktail?
No.1 Prawn Cocktail contains 267 kcal per 100 g and about 240 kcal per serving (0.5 pot (90 g)).
How much sugar is in No.1 Prawn Cocktail?
No.1 Prawn Cocktail has 1.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is No.1 Prawn Cocktail healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is No.1 Prawn Cocktail vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does No.1 Prawn Cocktail contain?
According to the label data it contains: Crustaceans, Eggs, Gluten, Mustard. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 3, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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