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Japanese curry sauce Calories
Moderate-calorie, relatively high-sodium, vegetable-based curry sauce thickened with roux
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Japanese curry sauce (240 g) has 187 calories. That works out to 78 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.4 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 9.8 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Japanese curry sauce Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
187
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
21.4g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
9.8g
· 13% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 45% · Protein 8% · Fat 47%
Japanese curry sauce nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (240 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 187 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.8 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.64 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 1008 mg | 44% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.4 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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 Cup of Japanese curry sauce?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 187 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 14 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 36 g | 28 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 78 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 234 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 360 g | 281 kcal |
Calculated from 78 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Japanese curry sauce
What is Japanese curry sauce?
Japanese curry sauce is a thick, savory sauce made with curry spices and usually a flour-and-fat roux. It is commonly served over rice as Japanese curry, often with vegetables and sometimes meat.
What does Japanese curry sauce taste like?
Japanese curry sauce is usually savory, mildly spiced, and sometimes slightly sweet, rather than sharply hot. Its exact taste varies by recipe and curry roux; some versions are noticeably hotter than the mild styles often served in Japan.
What is Japanese curry sauce made of?
Japanese curry sauce is typically built from curry spices and a roux made with flour and fat. Recipes often simmer it with onions, carrots, and potatoes, while meat is optional and depends on the dish.
How do you make Japanese curry sauce with curry roux blocks?
Cook your chosen vegetables and meat until tender, then stir in water or stock and bring it to a simmer. Break in Japanese curry roux blocks and stir until they dissolve and thicken the sauce, following the package directions for the amount.
How is Japanese curry sauce different from curry paste?
Japanese curry sauce is a ready-to-serve, thickened sauce, while curry paste is a concentrated seasoning mixture that usually needs cooking with liquid and other ingredients. Japanese curry roux blocks are also distinct: they combine seasoning with ingredients that thicken the sauce.
What dishes can you make with Japanese curry sauce?
Japanese curry sauce is most often spooned over rice, but it also works with katsu and udon noodles. You can use leftover sauce as a topping for baked dishes, too; warm it gently and loosen it with a little water if needed.
How can you make Japanese curry sauce less salty?
Make Japanese curry sauce less salty by preparing it with unsalted stock and using less roux, then add more unsalted vegetables or liquid to balance the flavor. Dilution lowers the salt concentration, but it does not remove sodium from the whole batch.
Why does Japanese curry sauce thicken as it cools?
Japanese curry sauce thickens as it cools because the flour in the roux continues to hold and firm up the liquid. Reheat it gently while stirring, adding a little water or stock until it reaches the consistency you want.
How long does Japanese curry sauce keep in the refrigerator?
Japanese curry sauce keeps for a few days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Refrigerate it separately from rice, and reheat leftovers until steaming hot throughout before serving.
Can you freeze Japanese curry sauce?
Yes, Japanese curry sauce can be frozen in airtight, meal-sized containers once cooled. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat while stirring; potatoes in the sauce may become softer or grainier after freezing.
Japanese curry sauce Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Biotin
4.32µg · 14% DV
Vitamin K
15.6µg · 13% DV
B6
0.19mg · 11% DV
B3
1.68mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1008mg · 44% DV
Manganese
0.38mg · 17% DV
Copper
0.12mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
408mg · 12% DV
Japanese curry sauce Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Japanese curry sauce
To burn the 187 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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What is Japanese curry sauce?
Japanese curry sauce is a thick, gently spiced sauce from Japan, usually made with vegetables and curry seasoning, then thickened with a flour-and-fat roux. It is most often served over rice as Japanese curry rice, sometimes with chicken, pork, beef or vegetables; a breaded cutlet is another familiar topping.
The flavour is savoury and aromatic, often mildly sweet rather than fiery, and the smooth, hearty sauce clings to the rice. It is a vegetable-based option, with modest protein and a relatively high salt content. For a balanced plate, serve a moderate amount over rice with extra vegetables, or add a simply cooked protein; check the sauce’s saltiness before seasoning the rest of the meal.
How Nutritious Is Japanese curry sauce?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Japanese curry sauce 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 Japanese curry sauce Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Japanese curry sauce Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Japanese curry sauce Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.64g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.84g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.16g
Omega 6:3 ratio 26.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (26.7:1).
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