Prawns, king, purchased cooked, weighed with shells

King prawns are shellfish. These figures describe prawns purchased cooked and weighed with their shells on, rather than the peeled flesh alone. Per 100g weighed with shells, they provide 8.7g of protein, 0.2g of fat, 0.87g of salt and 0.8µg of vitamin B12. The nutrient amounts reflect the edible flesh within that weight; the shells are not intended to be eaten.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues, while vitamin B12 helps maintain normal nerve function and red blood cell formation. The salt content is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake, even though the fat content is low. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.