Japanese Katsu Curry vs Medium curry sauce mix
Overall, Medium curry sauce mix 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 | Japanese Katsu Curry | Medium curry sauce mix |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | c |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 104 kcal | 77 kcal |
| Fat | 4.9 g | 3.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 1.3 g |
| Sugars | 6.1 g | 2 g |
| Salt | — | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Additives | 0 | 1 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Soybeans | 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 26% fewer calories (77 kcal vs 104 kcal).
- Medium curry sauce mix has 22% less fat (3.8 g vs 4.9 g).
- Japanese Katsu Curry has 31% less saturated fat (0.9 g vs 1.3 g).
- Medium curry sauce mix has 67% less sugar (2 g vs 6.1 g).
- Medium curry sauce mix has 38% more fiber (0.8 g vs 0.5 g).
- Japanese Katsu Curry has 35% more protein (1.7 g vs 1.1 g).
- Medium curry sauce mix has the better Nutri-Score.
- Japanese Katsu Curry is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Japanese Katsu Curry lists: Soybeans.
- Only Medium curry sauce mix lists: Mustard.
Ingredients
Japanese Katsu Curry
Water, Tomatoes (14%), Apple Purée, Onion, Sunflower Oil, Sugar, White Miso Paste (Water, Soya Beans, Rice, Salt), Cornflour, Soy Sauce (Water, Soya Beans, Wheat, Salt), Coconut Milk, Garlic, Ginger, Ground Spices, Salt, Dried Whole Spices (Red Chilli, Cumin Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Star Anise, Coriander Seeds), Black Vinegar (contains Wheat), Kashmiri Chilli Powder, Ground Fenugreek Seeds, Garlic Powder, Ground Szechuan Pepper, Ground Black Pepper, Chilli Powder, Onion 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: Japanese Katsu Curry or Medium curry sauce mix?
Overall, Medium curry sauce mix 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 104 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Medium curry sauce mix has less sugar: 2 g versus 6.1 g per 100 g.