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Prawn shells
Prawn shells by Tesco provides 531 kcal per 100 g, with 8.9 g of sugars and 6.1 g of protein. That is 280% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Potato crisps category and comes in a 85 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 531 kcal | 511 |
| Total fat | 29.3 g | 29.9 |
| Saturated fat | 2.7 g | 4.3 −37% |
| Carbohydrates | 60.1 g | 53.2 +13% |
| Total sugars | 8.9 g | 2.3 +280% |
| Added sugars | 1.7 g | 1 +58% |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 6.3 |
| Salt | 2.3 g | 1.5 +56% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5051 Potato crisps products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other potato crisps
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
tapioca starch, sunflower oil, maize flour, prawn cocktail seasonina. rice protein, sugar, salt, colour (paprika extract). prawn cocktail seasoning contains: sugar, salt, flavourings, citric acid, cornflour, yeast extract, onion powder, tomato powder, colour (paprika extract).
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 85 g
- Sold in
- France, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5010204816814
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Prawn shells?
Prawn shells contains 531 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Prawn shells?
Prawn shells has 8.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Prawn shells healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 16, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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