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King prawns
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 77 kcal —
- Protein 18 g 35%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 0.7 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.2 g 1%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 215 mg 9%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin E 1.8 mg 12%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.05 mg 4%
- Niacin (B3) 0.1 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.16 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.11 mg 6%
- Biotin (B7) 3.9 µg 13%
- Folate (B9) 11 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 1.3 µg 54%
Minerals
- Calcium 44 mg 3%
- Iron 0.7 mg 4%
- Magnesium 28 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 155 mg 12%
- Potassium 126 mg 3%
- Zinc 1.2 mg 11%
- Copper 0.21 mg 23%
- Manganese 0.04 mg 2%
- Selenium 34 µg 62%
- Iodine 5 µg 3%
Similar foods
- Purchased cooked king prawns68 kcal / 100 g
- Purchased cooked king prawns with shellsweighed with shells37 kcal / 100 g
- Western king prawnwild, flesh, raw104 kcal / 100 g
- Prawnsraw71 kcal / 100 g
- Shrimp or prawnraw99 kcal / 100 g
- Shrimpraw85 kcal / 100 g
- King or medium prawnflesh, raw, green91 kcal / 100 g
- Frozen shrimp73 kcal / 100 g
- Common shrimpraw87 kcal / 100 g
- Purchased cooked standard prawns70 kcal / 100 g
Questions about King prawns
How do you cook king prawns in a frying pan?
Pat them dry, then fry in a little hot oil for about 2–3 minutes on each side, depending on their size. They are ready when opaque throughout and firm; avoid cooking them for much longer or they can turn rubbery.
Do you need to devein king prawns?
The dark line along the back is the digestive tract, not a vein. It is safe to eat, but many people remove it: slit the back with a small knife and lift it out before cooking.
Can you cook king prawns from frozen?
For the most even result, thaw them overnight in the fridge or in a sealed bag in cold water, then drain and pat dry. If cooking from frozen, allow extra time and make sure they are opaque all the way through.
How should you store fresh king prawns?
Keep them covered in the coldest part of the fridge and cook them as soon as possible, ideally within a day of buying. Refrigerate cooked prawns promptly and use within two days; freeze them if you need to keep them longer.
What can you make with king prawns?
They work well in prawn curry, paella, stir-fries and garlic prawns. Add them near the end of cooking so they heat through without becoming tough.
Can you eat king prawns raw?
It is safer to cook them until opaque throughout, as raw prawns can carry harmful microbes. Keep raw prawns separate from ready-to-eat foods, and wash your hands and utensils after handling them.
Are king prawns a common food allergen?
Yes. Prawns are crustaceans and can trigger serious allergic reactions; avoid them if you have a crustacean allergy, and take care to prevent contact with other foods.
Source: CoFID (UK) 16-387 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
