Ingredients / Fish & Seafood / Prawns
Prawns Peak season
Season Jun–Aug
Ruled by ♆ Neptune
Calories 77 kcal
Protein 17.6 g
MW references 6

Prawns

Fish & Seafood Seasonal Neptune

Prawns peak from June to August. During the summer, native king prawns and tiger prawns are at their most abundant. Most prawns available in the UK are either cold-water varieties from the North Atlantic or warm-water varieties farmed in Southeast Asia or South America. To ensure sustainability, look for organic certifications or closed-loop farming systems that avoid the destruction of coastal mangrove forests. Wild-caught options are best when sourced from fisheries using creels or traps to minimize seabed damage.

Nutrition facts

Per 100 g

Energy77 kcal / 325 kJ
Protein17.6 g
Fat0.7 g
— saturated0.2 g
Salt215 mg Na
Iron0.70 mg

Figures are estimates per 100 g from reference data and may differ from the product you use. Always check the packaging for accurate nutrition and allergen information. Not a substitute for professional dietary advice.

Reference data McCance & Widdowson 2021
Prawns, king, raw · 16-387 · JK

9 samples, 9 products, warm-water prawns (Panaeus vannamei), frozen and chilled

Energy & Proximates
Energy77.00kcal
Energy325.00kJ
Water81.90g
Protein17.60g
Fat0.70g
Carbohydratesg
of which sugarsg
of which starchg
Fibre (AOAC)g
Fibre (NSP)g
Alcoholg
Fat Breakdown
Total fat0.70g
Saturated0.17g
Monounsaturated0.08g
Polyunsaturated0.22g
Transg
Omega-30.120g
Omega-60.090g
Cholesterol150.00mg
Minerals
Sodium215.00mg
Potassium126.00mg
Calcium44.00mg
Magnesium28.00mg
Phosphorus155.00mg
Iron0.700mg
Copper0.210mg
Zinc1.200mg
Selenium34.00µg
Iodine5.00µg
Vitamins
Vitamin Aµg
Vitamin D0.001µg
Vitamin E1.800mg
Vitamin Cmg
Thiamin (B1)0.001mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.050mg
Niacin (B3)0.100mg
Vitamin B60.110mg
Vitamin B121.300µg
Folate11.00µg