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A savory dish made with meat and spiced curry sauce, providing protein.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Meat curry sauce (200 g) has 280 calories. That works out to 140 calories per 100 g. It contains 12 g of carbs, 16 g of protein, 18 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 1.4 µg of B12 covers 58% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
280
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
12g
· 4% DV
Protein
16g
· 32% DV
Fat
18g
· 23% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 18% · Protein 23% · Fat 59%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 6.4 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.4 g | |
| Sodium | 700 mg | 30% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Protein | 16 g | 32% |
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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 280 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 21 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 336 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 bottle (whole) | 500 g | 700 kcal |
Calculated from 140 calories per 100 g.
To make meat curry sauce, brown bite-sized meat with onion, stir in curry spices, then add stock or water and simmer until tender. Finish with cream or coconut milk if you want a richer, smoother sauce.
Beef chuck and lamb shoulder work well in meat curry sauce because slow cooking makes these cuts tender and flavorful. For a quicker version, choose a tender cut and shorten the cooking time so it does not dry out.
Meat curry sauce can be mild or hot; its heat depends on the curry blend and any added chilli. Start with a mild curry powder, taste the sauce as it cooks, and add chilli gradually if you want more heat.
Rice is a classic side for meat curry sauce because it soaks up the gravy. Flatbread, naan, or potatoes also work, while a cooling cucumber-yogurt side or a simple vegetable salad balances the spices.
Meat in curry sauce is usually tough because it needs more time to break down, or because a quick-cooking cut was simmered too long. Use a slow-cooking cut and keep the pot covered at a gentle simmer until tender.
Curry powder is a dry spice blend, while curry paste is a concentrated mixture that commonly includes fresh aromatics and oil. Either can flavor meat curry sauce, but paste often tastes more intense, so add it gradually.
Meat curry sauce does not have one single origin or standard recipe. Curry dishes have deep roots in South Asian cuisines, while curry powders and creamy meat-sauce versions have been adapted in many countries.
Yes, meat curry sauce can be made without cream. Use stock for a lighter gravy, or add coconut milk for a creamy texture with a different flavor; simmer gently after adding it to keep the sauce smooth.
Meat curry sauce keeps for about 3–4 days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you need until it is steaming hot throughout.
Yes, meat curry sauce freezes well in airtight, portion-sized containers. A sauce made with cream may separate slightly after thawing, so warm it gently while stirring; add a splash of stock or water if needed.
Vitamins
B12
1.4µg · 58% DV
B3
4.2mg · 26% DV
B6
0.36mg · 21% DV
B2
0.24mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
220mg · 31% DV
Sodium
700mg · 30% DV
Selenium
16µg · 29% DV
Zinc
3mg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
520mg · 15% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Meat curry sauce combines pieces of meat simmered in a sauce flavoured with curry spices. Curry dishes have roots in South Asian cooking, while recipes now vary widely: the meat, spice blend and thickness of the sauce depend on the cook and region.
It is commonly served over rice or with flatbread to scoop up the savoury, fragrant sauce. The meat should be tender, and the heat can range from gentle to fiery. It provides protein, while the sauce also contributes fat and some carbohydrate. For a lighter plate, add plenty of vegetables and serve with a moderate portion of rice; a spoonful of yoghurt can soften the spices if you like.
Medium
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.
NOVA 2
Minimally 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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
6.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.