Red curry paste vs Curry rouge
Overall, Red curry paste has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Red curry paste | Curry rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 78 kcal | 150 kcal |
| Fat | 2.7 g | 5.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 2.2 g |
| Sugars | 6.5 g | 2.2 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | — |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 5 g |
| Additives | 1 | 1 |
| Allergens | None listed | Fish, Sesame seeds, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Red curry paste has 48% fewer calories (78 kcal vs 150 kcal).
- Red curry paste has 51% less fat (2.7 g vs 5.5 g).
- Red curry paste has 86% less saturated fat (0.3 g vs 2.2 g).
- Curry rouge has 66% less sugar (2.2 g vs 6.5 g).
- Red curry paste has no salt, while Curry rouge has 0.7 g.
- Curry rouge has 76% more protein (5 g vs 1.2 g).
- Red curry paste has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Curry rouge lists: Fish, Sesame seeds, Soybeans.
Ingredients
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
Curry rouge
Riz cuit 44% (eau, riz, huile de colza, huile de tournesol, sel, huile de sésame, sauce de soja (eau, fèves de soja, sel, vinaigre d'alcool)), préparation de poulet cuit 16% (viande de poulet, eau, amidon, sel), lait de coco 10% (extrait de noix de coco, eau), eau, haricots 5%, pâte de curry 5% (plantes aromatiques, épices, sucre, huile de riz, sel, échalote, sauce de poisson (anchois (poisson), sel, sucre)), poivrons 4%, pousses de bambou 3%, amidon, huile de colza, huile de tournesol, plantes aromatiques, épices, sel, arôme, épaississant: gomme xanthane. ALLERGÈNES : voir les ingrédients marqués en caractères gras. Peut contenir des traces d'arachides et de fruits à coque.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Red curry paste or Curry rouge?
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 150 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Curry rouge has less sugar: 2.2 g versus 6.5 g per 100 g.