Thai peanut sauce vs Shawarma Marinade
Overall, Shawarma Marinade has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Thai peanut sauce | Shawarma Marinade |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 267 kcal | 148 kcal |
| Fat | 10 g | 11.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Sugars | 23.3 g | 7.5 g |
| Salt | 6.3 g | 2.7 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | — |
| Protein | 10 g | 2.2 g |
| Additives | 1 | 0 |
| Allergens | Peanuts, Soybeans | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Shawarma Marinade has 45% fewer calories (148 kcal vs 267 kcal).
- Shawarma Marinade has 68% less sugar (7.5 g vs 23.3 g).
- Shawarma Marinade has 57% less salt (2.7 g vs 6.3 g).
- Thai peanut sauce has 78% more protein (10 g vs 2.2 g).
- Shawarma Marinade has the better Nutri-Score.
- Shawarma Marinade is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Thai peanut sauce lists: Peanuts, Soybeans.
Ingredients
Thai peanut sauce
TAMARI SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, SALT, ALCOHOL), ORGANIC SUGAR, PEANUTS, WATER, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, SAKE (WATER, RICE, SALT), RICE VINEGAR, ORGANIC HONEY, GARLIC POWDER, SALT, SPICES, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, CANOLA OIL, CILANTRO, XANTHAN GUM.
Shawarma Marinade
caramelised onion (onion, musco sugar, rapeseed oil), onion purée, cider vinega tomato paste (9%), olive oil, garlic purée, water sea salt, cornflour, roasted ground cumin, sm paprika (2%), muscovado sugar, roasted ground coriander, ground allspice (1%), lemon juice concentrate, turmeric, ground clove.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Thai peanut sauce or Shawarma Marinade?
Overall, Shawarma Marinade 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?
Shawarma Marinade has fewer calories: 148 kcal versus 267 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Shawarma Marinade has less sugar: 7.5 g versus 23.3 g per 100 g.