Spencer Gulf King Prawns vs Imported Prawns

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Australia

Spencer Gulf King Prawns

South Australia

🇦🇺 Local

Protein (per 100g)18.6g

Sodium LevelNatural

Preservatives AddedNone

Antibiotic ResiduesZero tolerance

Farming StandardsStrict regulation

TraceabilityFull chain

Price per 100g~$5.00

Overall rating: Spencer Gulf King Prawns score 9.5/10 — globally recognised as among the world's finest.

Asia

Imported Prawns

Vietnam / India / China

Protein (per 100g)17.2g

Sodium LevelOften elevated

Preservatives AddedSulphites common

Antibiotic ResiduesSometimes detected

Farming StandardsVariable

TraceabilityLimited

Price per 100g~$2.50

Overall rating: Imported prawns score 5.2/10 — significant variation in quality, additives, and ethics.

How King Prawns compares to imported equivalents on key nutrients.

Protein18.6g17.2g

Selenium33µg24µg

Iodine35µg22µg

Zinc1.6mg1.2mg

Vitamin B121.8µg1.3µg