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Prawn cocktail
Prawn cocktail by Tesco provides 285 kcal per 100 g, with 2.2 g of sugars and 10 g of protein. That is 243% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Cooked Prawns category. Contains: crustaceans, eggs, milk, mustard.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 285 kcal | 105 +173% |
| Total fat | 25.7 g | 3.1 +718% |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g | 0.7 +321% |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g | 2 +52% |
| Total sugars | 2.2 g | 0.6 +243% |
| Added sugars | 1.9 g | 0.2 +958% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 0.6 +10% |
| Protein | 10 g | 17.3 −42% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 1.4 −13% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 34 Cooked Prawns products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cooked prawns
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
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
- Allergens
- CrustaceansEggsMilkMustard
- May contain traces
- FishMolluscs
Product details
- Labels & certifications
- SustainableSustainable fisherySustainable Seafood MSC
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5054402687302
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Prawn cocktail?
Prawn cocktail contains 285 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Prawn cocktail?
Prawn cocktail has 2.2 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 D (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, Milk, Mustard. It may also contain traces of fish, molluscs. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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