Bold Thai Red Paste vs Red curry paste
Overall, Red curry paste 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 | Bold Thai Red Paste | Red curry paste |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | b |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 95 kcal | 78 kcal |
| Fat | 5.6 g | 2.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 0.3 g |
| Sugars | 5.8 g | 6.5 g |
| Salt | 2.3 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.9 g | 2.6 g |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 1.2 g |
| Additives | 0 | 1 |
| Allergens | Crustaceans | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Red curry paste has 18% fewer calories (78 kcal vs 95 kcal).
- Red curry paste has 52% less fat (2.7 g vs 5.6 g).
- Red curry paste has 57% less saturated fat (0.3 g vs 0.7 g).
- Bold Thai Red Paste has 11% less sugar (5.8 g vs 6.5 g).
- Red curry paste has no salt, while Bold Thai Red Paste has 2.3 g.
- Bold Thai Red Paste has 47% more fiber (4.9 g vs 2.6 g).
- Bold Thai Red Paste has 29% more protein (1.7 g vs 1.2 g).
- Red curry paste has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Bold Thai Red Paste lists: Crustaceans.
Ingredients
Bold Thai Red Paste
Water, lemongrass (22%), galangal (11%), onion, garlic (7%), rice bran oil, dried red chilli (4%), sugar, red chilli (3%), shrimp paste (2%) (shrimp (crustacean), salt), salt, makrut lime peel, coriander powder, makrut lime leaf, modified tapioca starch, acidity regulator (citric acid) ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens see ingredients in bold. May contain sesame.
Red curry paste
Water, Red Chilli (14%), Lemongrass (14%), Onion, Rice Wine Vinegar, Sugar, Modified Maize Starch, Dried Garlic, Rapeseed Oil, Tamarind Concentrate, Galangal, Salt, Lime Leaf, Chilli Powder, Yeast Extract, Ground Coriander, Colour (paprika extract), coriander, onion powder, star anise
FAQ
Which is healthier: Bold Thai Red Paste or Red curry paste?
Overall, Red curry paste 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?
Red curry paste has fewer calories: 78 kcal versus 95 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Bold Thai Red Paste has less sugar: 5.8 g versus 6.5 g per 100 g.