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Small, compact curry-spice cubes are arranged on a plain surface, their ochre-brown sides slightly uneven and grainy with a crumbly-looking texture.
●Low GI
🌿High Fiber

Curry Cube Calories

Convenient spice blend, used to quickly add curry flavor to dishes.

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

250kcal

GI

45low

POTASSIUM · 100 G

250mg

FIBER · 100 G

8g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Curry Cube (10 g) has 25 calories. That works out to 250 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.5 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Curry Cube Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 10 g

25

KCAL / 10G

Carbs

3.5g

· 1% DV

Protein

0.5g

· 1% DV

Fat

1g

· 1% DV

Fiber

0.8g

· 3% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 8% · Fat 36%

Curry Cube nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (10 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories25 kcal
Total fat1 g1%
Saturated fat0.3 g2%
Trans fat0.01 g
Sodium340 mg15%
Total carbohydrate3.5 g1%
Fiber0.8 g3%
Protein0.5 g1%

Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.

Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.

Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.

Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.

Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.

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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Curry Cube?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)10 g25 kcal
1 piece (small)5 g13 kcal
1 piece (thin)8 g20 kcal
1 tablespoon (medium)12 g30 kcal
1 piece (thick)12 g30 kcal
1 piece (large)15 g38 kcal
2 piece (double)20 g50 kcal
1 pack (whole)40 g100 kcal
100 g100 g250 kcal

Calculated from 250 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Curry Cube

How do you use a Curry Cube?

Add a Curry Cube to a simmering dish and stir until it dissolves and spreads its curry flavor. For a smoother sauce, crumble it into a little hot liquid first, then mix that into the pot.

What is in a Curry Cube?

A Curry Cube is a compact curry-flavoring blend, and its ingredients vary by product. It may combine spices with other ingredients that help form the cube, so there is no single universal recipe.

Can you use a Curry Cube instead of curry powder?

Yes, a Curry Cube can stand in for curry powder, but the two are not always equally concentrated or made from the same blend. Start with less than you think you need and adjust the seasoning as the dish cooks.

When should you add a Curry Cube to a dish?

Add a Curry Cube during cooking when there is enough warm liquid for it to dissolve. Stir it in before the final tasting; adding it near the end can leave the flavor uneven if the cube has not fully melted.

Why is my Curry Cube not dissolving?

A Curry Cube may clump if it goes into a cool dish or is not stirred into enough liquid. Crumble it into hot water or broth first, or scoop out some hot cooking liquid, dissolve the cube, and return the mixture to the pan.

What dishes can you make with a Curry Cube?

A Curry Cube works in chicken or vegetable stews, soups, rice dishes, and creamy or tomato-based sauces. Its concentrated flavor can dominate delicate ingredients, so add it gradually and taste before adding other strong spices.

How can you make a Curry Cube taste less strong?

If a Curry Cube makes a dish too intense, dilute the curry flavor with more of the dish’s base: broth or water for a stew, or extra vegetables, tomatoes, or coconut milk where they suit the recipe.

How should you store a Curry Cube after opening?

Keep an opened Curry Cube package tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Moisture can soften the cube and make it clump, so use a dry utensil and avoid storing it beside a steaming pot.

Can you make a homemade substitute for a Curry Cube?

Yes. Mix curry spices into a little oil or water to make a quick paste, then stir it into the dish. This gives a similar curry flavor, though a homemade paste may not taste exactly like a packaged Curry Cube.

Can you put a Curry Cube straight into rice?

Yes, you can crumble a Curry Cube into rice while it cooks, but dissolve it in the cooking liquid first for more even seasoning. Stir gently so the flavor spreads without breaking the rice grains.

Curry Cube Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B6

0.03mg · 2% DV

B1

0.02mg · 2% DV

Vitamin E

0.15mg · 1% DV

Vitamin K

1.2µg · 1% DV

Minerals

Sodium

340mg · 15% DV

Manganese

0.08mg · 3% DV

Copper

0.03mg · 3% DV

Iron

0.45mg · 3% DV

Potassium ⭐

25mg · 1% DV

Curry Cube Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

45
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0.5
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Curry Cube

To burn the 25 calories in 1 piece (medium) (10 g):

🚶

6min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

3min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

3min

Cycling

🏊

3min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Curry Cube?

A Curry Cube is a portioned, concentrated seasoning blend designed to bring curry flavour to a dish quickly. Its spice mix and other ingredients vary by brand, but it is usually stirred into cooking rather than used as a table condiment.

The flavour is warmly spiced and savoury, and the cube dissolves into a sauce or broth. Curry cubes are especially familiar in Japanese-style curry, where they are simmered with vegetables and often meat, then served with rice; they also make a handy shortcut for soups, stews and quick weeknight meals elsewhere. Treat it as a seasoning rather than the main source of nourishment, and start with less if you prefer a gentler flavour. Add extra vegetables or broth to make a lighter, looser curry.

How Nutritious Is Curry Cube?

Nutrient density

Medium

35/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

53/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Is Curry Cube Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Curry Cube Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy yes
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Curry Cube Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

— Not suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Curry Cube Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.3g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.25g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.35g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.