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Spiced, creamy sauce, commonly used in Indian or Asian cuisine.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
2 tablespoon (medium) of Curry sauce (30 g) has 33 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.6 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 2.3 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 126 mg of Sodium covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Curry sauce is a seasoned sauce made with a blend of curry spices, often cooked with onion and a creamy or tomato-based liquid. There is no single definitive recipe: the name covers sauces inspired by South Asian cooking as well as versions adapted for other cuisines, and it is sold ready-made too.
Its warm, aromatic flavour and smooth, sometimes creamy texture work well with chicken, vegetables, rice or chips. In the UK, curry sauce is also a familiar takeaway accompaniment, while elsewhere it may be served with rice or used to enrich a quick meal. It is generally more of a flavourful addition than a source of protein, so pair it with vegetables and a protein-rich main, or use a modest spoonful for a lighter dish.
Selected: 100 g
110
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
8.5g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.5g
· 3% DV
Fat
7.5g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 32% · Protein 6% · Fat 62%
Vitamins
Vitamin A
45µg · 5% DV
B5
0.25mg · 5% DV
Vitamin E
0.8mg · 5% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
28mg · 4% DV
Selenium
1.5µg · 3% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 110 calories in 100 g:
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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.
Contains these allergens:
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
SATURATED
2.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
Curry sauce is usually made with spices such as curry powder, plus aromatics and a liquid base; recipes may use tomatoes, cream, coconut milk, or stock. The ingredients vary widely because curry sauce is a broad name, not one fixed recipe.
To make curry sauce, cook chopped onion and garlic in oil, stir in curry spices, then add a liquid such as stock, tomatoes, or coconut milk. Simmer until the flavors blend and the sauce reaches the thickness you want.
No, curry sauce is a ready-to-use liquid or semi-thick sauce, while curry paste is a concentrated mixture of ground or pounded ingredients. Paste usually needs to be cooked and diluted with liquid before it can coat a meal.
Cook bite-size chicken pieces in a pan, then add curry sauce and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and coated. If the sauce is thick, loosen it with a splash of stock or water; serve with rice or flatbread.
Curry sauce goes well with rice, flatbread, chicken, fish, or cooked vegetables. For a simple meal, spoon it over rice with roasted vegetables; a cooling yogurt-based side can balance a strongly spiced sauce.
Yes, curry sauce can coat pasta, especially when combined with chicken or vegetables. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce in a pan, adding a little pasta water if needed so the sauce clings instead of pooling.
To thicken curry sauce, simmer it uncovered so excess liquid evaporates. For a quicker change, stir in a small amount of cornstarch mixed with cold water, then cook briefly until the sauce thickens.
Make curry sauce less spicy by stirring in cream, yogurt, or coconut milk, which softens the heat and rounds out the flavor. Adding more unseasoned sauce ingredients or vegetables also spreads the spice through a larger portion.
Opened curry sauce should be refrigerated in a tightly closed container and used within the storage period stated on its package. Homemade sauce should also be chilled promptly; discard it if it develops an unusual smell, appearance, or mold.
Yes, curry sauce can be frozen in airtight, portion-sized containers. Sauces made with dairy may separate after thawing, so defrost them in the refrigerator and reheat gently while whisking to bring the texture back together.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.