Fish & Seafood · per 100g
A prized crustacean valued for its firm, meaty texture and sweet, delicate flavour, king prawns serve as a versatile lean protein that supports cardiovascular health through essential marine lipids.
Iodine, C22:6,n-3
Phosphorus, Biotin
Iodine, Selenium
Biotin, Selenium
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
The 'vein' found in a king prawn is actually its digestive tract, and while safe to eat, it is often removed to prevent a gritty texture or bitter taste.
Standout nutrients
Iodine
Selenium
Copper
Vitamin E
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
Farmed prawns often involve significant habitat disruption, though MSC-certified wild-caught options are lower impact.
Storage
Refrigerate
1–2 days
Keep in the coldest part of the fridge
Freeze
3–6 months
Best frozen in a single layer before bagging
Flavour
Harmonized from 2 validated sources
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