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Prawn Cocktail
Prawn Cocktail by Sainsbury's taste the difference provides 261 kcal per 100 g, with 1.6 g of sugars and 9.5 g of protein. That is 99% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Prawns category and comes in a 85g serving pack. Contains: crustaceans, eggs, milk, mustard.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: per pot 85g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 261 kcal | 222 kcal | 111 +135% | |
| Total fat | 27 g | 23 g | 29% | 4.1 +554% |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 2.5 g | 13% | 0.8 +270% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.5 g | 2.1 g | 1% | 2 +26% |
| Total sugars | 1.6 g | 1.4 g | 0.8 +99% | |
| Added sugars | 0.8 g | 0.7 g | 1% | 0.8 +7% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 0.4 g | 1% | 0.2 +109% |
| Protein | 9.5 g | 8.1 g | 16% | 16.3 −42% |
| Salt | 3.2 g | 2.7 g | 1.4 +131% |
*% 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
Marie Rose Sauce (47%) (Rapeseed Oil, Double Cream (Cows' Milk), Water, Pasteurised Free Range Salted Egg Yolk (Egg Yolk, Salt), Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Tomato Purée, Brandy, Salt, Mustard Flour, Cornflour, Worcester Sauce (Water, Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Molasses, Onion Purée, Salt, Tamarind Paste, Cloves, Ginger Purée, Garlic Purée), Concentrated Lemon Juice, White Pepper), MSC Certified Prawn (31%) (Prawn (Pandalus borealis) (Crustacean), Salt), ASC Certified King Prawn (22%) (King Prawn (Penaeus vannamei) (Crustacean), Salt), Smoked Paprika.
- Allergens
- CrustaceansEggsMilkMustard
Product details
- Quantity
- 85g serving
- Serving size
- per pot 85g
- Labels & certifications
- SustainableSustainable fisherySustainable Seafood MSC
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5063334006426
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Prawn Cocktail?
Prawn Cocktail contains 261 kcal per 100 g and about 222 kcal per serving (per pot 85g).
How much sugar is in Prawn Cocktail?
Prawn Cocktail has 1.6 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 E (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. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 5, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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