Prawns are a great source of Vitamins B-6, B-12 and Niacin, which help the body produce energy, build muscle and replenish red blood cells. Prawns contain significant amounts of iron, a mineral that is essential for the body to effectively distribute oxygen.

In fact, 100 grams of prawns contains about 25 grams of protein, approximately the same as a similar amount of chicken or beef. Prawns are extremely low in calories. The same 100 grams of prawns contains only about 115 calories. Chicken contains about twice as much and beef three times as much.