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Red curry paste
Red curry paste by Tesco provides 78 kcal per 100 g, with 6.5 g of sugars and 1.2 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Red curry pastes category and comes in a 180g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 78 kcal | 151 −48% |
| Total fat | 2.7 g | 8.6 −69% |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 2 −85% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.9 g | 13.6 −20% |
| Total sugars | 6.5 g | 7.1 −8% |
| Added sugars | 3.3 g | 2.6 +24% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 3.5 −26% |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 3.2 −62% |
| Salt | 0 g | 6.8 −100% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 62 Red curry pastes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other red curry pastes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
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
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 180g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5059697740046
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Red curry paste?
Red curry paste contains 78 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Red curry paste?
Red curry paste has 6.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Red curry paste healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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