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Prawn Cocktail
Prawn Cocktail by Waitrose provides 294 kcal per 100 g, with 2.4 g of sugars and 9.1 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Prawn cocktail category. Contains: crustaceans, eggs, mustard.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 294 kcal | 253 +16% |
| Total fat | 27 g | 22.5 +20% |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 1.9 +9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.8 g | 3.6 |
| Total sugars | 2.4 g | 2.3 |
| Added sugars | 1.8 g | 1 +80% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 0.4 +30% |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 8.6 +6% |
| Salt | 1 g | 1.4 −26% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 10 Prawn cocktail products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other prawn cocktail
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Prawns (52%) (prawns (Pandalus borealis) (crustaceans), salt), rapeseed oil, water, pasteurised free range salted egg yolk (pasteurised free range egg yolk, salt), tomato ketchup (water, sugar, tomato paste, spirit vinegar, cornflour, salt, pepper), Worcester sauce (water, sugar, spirit vinegar, molasses, onion purée, salf, tamarind paste, clove powder, ginger purée, garlic purée), sugar, spirit vinegar, lemon juice from concentrate, cornflour, mustard flour, salt
- Allergens
- CrustaceansEggsMustard
Product details
- Labels & certifications
- SustainableSustainable fisherySustainable Seafood MSC
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169673096
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Prawn Cocktail?
Prawn Cocktail contains 294 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Prawn Cocktail?
Prawn Cocktail has 2.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Prawn Cocktail healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Prawn Cocktail vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Prawn Cocktail contain?
According to the label data it contains: Crustaceans, Eggs, Mustard. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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