Bhuna sauce vs Medium curry sauce mix
Overall, Bhuna sauce has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 3.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Bhuna sauce | Medium curry sauce mix |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | a | c |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 98 kcal | 77 kcal |
| Fat | 7.2 g | 3.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 1.3 g |
| Sugars | 2.8 g | 2 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 1.1 g |
| Additives | 0 | 1 |
| Allergens | None listed | Gluten, Mustard |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Medium curry sauce mix has 21% fewer calories (77 kcal vs 98 kcal).
- Medium curry sauce mix has 47% less fat (3.8 g vs 7.2 g).
- Bhuna sauce has 46% less saturated fat (0.7 g vs 1.3 g).
- Medium curry sauce mix has 29% less sugar (2 g vs 2.8 g).
- Bhuna sauce has 55% less salt (0.8 g vs 1.7 g).
- Bhuna sauce has 53% more fiber (1.7 g vs 0.8 g).
- Bhuna sauce has the better Nutri-Score.
- Bhuna sauce is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Medium curry sauce mix lists: Gluten, Mustard.
Ingredients
Bhuna sauce
Tomatoes (36%), Tomato Purée, Fried Onion (20%) (Onion, Rapeseed Oil), Sunflower Oil, Red Pepper (2.5%), Sugar, Coriander, Garlic Purée, Spices (Coriander, Kashmiri Chill, Fenugreek Leaf, Cardamom, Cumin), Salt, Ginger Purée, Concentrated Lemon Jic, Green Chilli Purée, Ground Bay, Garlic Powder.
Medium curry sauce mix
Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Vegetable Oils [Palm, Rapeseed], Curry Powder [Coriander, Turmeric, Mustard, Bengal Gram Farina, Cumin, Chillies, Fenugreek, Black Pepper, Garlic, Fennel, Poppy Seeds], Sugar, Salt, Flavour Enhancer E621, Tomato Purée
FAQ
Which is healthier: Bhuna sauce or Medium curry sauce mix?
Overall, Bhuna sauce has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. 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?
Medium curry sauce mix has fewer calories: 77 kcal versus 98 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Medium curry sauce mix has less sugar: 2 g versus 2.8 g per 100 g.