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18.2 kg CO2e per kg (about 1.82 kg CO2e per 100g) — compare with similar foods below.
18.2
kg CO2e / kg
3,500
litres water / kg
3
m² land / kg
24g
protein / 100g
Producing 1 kg of Prawns (farmed) generates the same CO₂ as driving a petrol car for approximately 107 km, or charging a smartphone 2214 times. These are global average figures — actual values vary by country, farming method, and supply chain.
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Values are lifecycle-style estimates (farm to retail gate, typical global production mix), consistent with meta-analyses such as Poore & Nemecek (2018) and summaries like Our World in Data — environmental impacts of food. Your country, brand, and cooking method can shift real impacts; use comparisons on this page for directional choices, not exact accounting.
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Prawns (farmed) produces approximately 18.2 kg of CO2 equivalent per kilogram. Per typical serving (150g / 1 portion), that's about 2.73 kg CO2e.
Prawns (farmed) has a relatively high carbon footprint at 18.2 kg CO2e/kg. Consider lower-impact alternatives or reducing portion sizes to lower your dietary carbon footprint.
Producing 1 kg of Prawns (farmed) requires approximately 3,500 litres of water. This includes irrigation, processing, and supply chain water use.
Lower-carbon alternatives include Watermelon (0.3 kg CO2e/kg), Carrots (0.4 kg CO2e/kg), Apples (0.4 kg CO2e/kg). Switching to these can significantly reduce your dietary carbon footprint.
Values represent global median estimates. Actual environmental impacts vary by region, farming practices, season, and supply chain.