Curry sauce vs Medium Curry Powder
Overall, Medium Curry Powder has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 3.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Curry sauce | Medium Curry Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | — | — |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 70 kcal | 310 kcal |
| Fat | 3.1 g | 12.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 5 g | 3.1 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 8.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 35.8 g |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 13 g |
| Additives | 3 | 0 |
| Allergens | Celery, Milk, Mustard | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Curry sauce has 77% fewer calories (70 kcal vs 310 kcal).
- Curry sauce has 74% less fat (3.1 g vs 12.1 g).
- Medium Curry Powder has 38% less saturated fat (0.8 g vs 1.3 g).
- Medium Curry Powder has 38% less sugar (3.1 g vs 5 g).
- Curry sauce has 85% less salt (1.2 g vs 8.2 g).
- Medium Curry Powder has 96% more fiber (35.8 g vs 1.4 g).
- Medium Curry Powder has 89% more protein (13 g vs 1.4 g).
- Medium Curry Powder is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Curry sauce lists: Celery, Milk, Mustard.
Ingredients
Curry sauce
sugar, curry powder (18%) (coriander, cumin, turmeric, paprika, cassia, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard flour, ginger, cloves, fenugreek, cardamom, chili, black pepper), palm oil, rice flour, tomato powder, flavourings, salt, yeast extract, dried glucose syrup, modified potato starch, whey protein concentrate (milk), stabilisers: guar gum, xanthan gum, acid: citric acid, celery
Medium Curry Powder
Coriander Seed, Cumin Seed. Onion, Salt, Chilli Powder, Fenugreek, Garlic Powder, Ginger, Paprika, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Clove, Bay Leaf, Cardamom.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Curry sauce or Medium Curry Powder?
Overall, Medium Curry Powder 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?
Curry sauce has fewer calories: 70 kcal versus 310 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Medium Curry Powder has less sugar: 3.1 g versus 5 g per 100 g.