Beef Massaman vs Thai Massaman Curry Paste
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Beef Massaman | Thai Massaman Curry Paste |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 180 kcal | 121 kcal |
| Fat | 12.3 g | 5.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.4 g | 3.9 g |
| Sugars | 1.9 g | 10 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 4.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 3 g |
| Protein | 7.8 g | 2.3 g |
| Additives | 1 | 0 |
| Allergens | Crustaceans, Fish, Molluscs | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Thai Massaman Curry Paste has 33% fewer calories (121 kcal vs 180 kcal).
- Thai Massaman Curry Paste has 58% less fat (5.2 g vs 12.3 g).
- Thai Massaman Curry Paste has 11% less saturated fat (3.9 g vs 4.4 g).
- Beef Massaman has 81% less sugar (1.9 g vs 10 g).
- Beef Massaman has 81% less salt (0.9 g vs 4.5 g).
- Thai Massaman Curry Paste has 23% more fiber (3 g vs 2.3 g).
- Beef Massaman has 71% more protein (7.8 g vs 2.3 g).
- Beef Massaman has the better Nutri-Score.
- Thai Massaman Curry Paste is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Beef Massaman lists: Crustaceans, Fish, Molluscs.
Ingredients
Beef Massaman
Cooked Beef (21%). Coconut Milk (19%) (Coconut Extract Water) Potatoes (18%). Onions Water Rapeseed Oil. Ginger Fish Sauce (Anchovies (Fish) Salt Sugar) Roast Beef Stock (Water Beef Bones Tomato Purée Onions Carrots) Cane Sugar. Ginger Purée Ground Spices (Cinnamon Cumin Coriander. Turmeric Roasted Coriander Green Cardamom Roasted Cumin. . . . · . . • • . • • Nutmeg Black Pepper Kashmiri Chilli Powder Cloves) Garlic Purée Tomato Paste Desiccated Coconut Lemongrass Salt Cornflour. • . . . . . Tamarind Extract Beef Gelatine. Lime Leaves Red Chillies Brown Sugar Fish and Shellfish Stock (Co (Fish) Mussels (Mollusc) Tomato . . • . • • • . Paste Water Salt Concentrated Carrot Juice Crab (Crustacean). Lobster (Crustacean) Concentrated Onion Juice Rapeseed Oil Sugar Ground Paprika · Turmeric). . Coriander Seeds Cracked Black Pepper Cumin Seeds Dried Red Chillies Ground Bay Leaves. •
Thai Massaman Curry Paste
Coconut Cream, Water, Lemongrass, Shallots, Garlic, Sugar, Cane Molasses, Galangal, Sea Salt, Kaffir Lime Zest, Turmeric, Red Chilli, Coriander, Cumin, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Star Anise, Bay Leaves, Cardammom.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Beef Massaman or Thai Massaman Curry Paste?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Thai Massaman Curry Paste has fewer calories: 121 kcal versus 180 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Beef Massaman has less sugar: 1.9 g versus 10 g per 100 g.