Curry: calories, recipe and nutrition facts
One serving of curry (1 plate with rice, 382 g) has 559 kcal. Per 100 g: 146 kcal.
Curry is in the family World dishes. Per 100 g it provides 9.1 g protein, 13.8 g carbohydrates (1.2 g fiber) and 6.1 g fat: about 38% of its calories come from fat.
What curry provides most
- High in vitamin B3 (niacin): 4 mg per 100 g, 25 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of selenium: 10.9 µg per 100 g, 20 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of protein: 9.1 g per 100 g, 18 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B6: 0.21 mg per 100 g, 12 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of folate (vitamin B9): 45.1 µg per 100 g, 11 % of the Daily Value.
Curry per serving
The serving is 1 plate with rice, 382 g (the reference recipe below).
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 plate with rice |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 146 kcal | 559 kcal |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 34.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.8 g | 52.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4.6 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 6.1 g | 23.5 g |
| Sodium | 21.6 mg | 82.5 mg |
The reference recipe, ingredient by ingredient
| Ingredient | g | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Cooked rice | 150 | 195 |
| Chicken breast | 90 | 148 |
| Coconut milk | 60 | 138 |
| Onion | 30 | 12 |
| Tomato | 40 | 7 |
| Vegetable oil | 5 | 44 |
| Curry powder | 3 | 10 |
| Garlic | 2 | 3 |
| Ginger | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 382 | 559 |
We add up each ingredient, already cooked, with USDA SR28 data. The grams come from a typical home recipe: yours may use more or less of each, which changes the total.
Curry nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 146 kcal | — |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18 % |
| Total fat | 6.1 g | 8 % |
| Saturated fat | 3.7 g | 18 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.66 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7 % |
| Carbohydrates | 13.8 g | 5 % |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 4 % |
| Total sugars | 1.2 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 5.8 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin C | 2.7 mg | 3 % |
| Vitamin D | 0.02 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.59 mg | 4 % |
| Vitamin K | 2.7 µg | 2 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.1 mg | 8 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.04 mg | 3 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 4 mg | 25 % |
| B6 | 0.21 mg | 12 % |
| B9 · Folate | 45.1 µg | 11 % |
| B12 | 0.08 µg | 3 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7 % |
| Magnesium | 21.7 mg | 5 % |
| Phosphorus | 95 mg | 8 % |
| Potassium | 165 mg | 4 % |
| Sodium | 21.6 mg | 1 % |
| Zinc | 0.61 mg | 6 % |
| Selenium | 10.9 µg | 20 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.14 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0.01 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other dishes
Of 76 dishes on Micela, curry ranks 49th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍩 Buñuelos | 462 | 8 g |
| 2 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 412 | 4.9 g |
| 3 | 🍬 Turron | 398 | 3.3 g |
| 4 | 🧆 Falafel | 372 | 13.9 g |
| 5 | 🧀 Quesadilla | 368 | 15.9 g |
| 6 | 🍞 Pan de muerto | 367 | 9.4 g |
| 7 | 🧀 Nachos | 343 | 4.3 g |
| 8 | 🥟 Empanada | 335 | 11.3 g |
| 9 | 🍰 Fruitcake | 324 | 2.9 g |
| 10 | 🍟 French fries | 312 | 3.4 g |
| 11 | 🍌 Tostones | 309 | 1.5 g |
| 12 | 🫕 Fondue | 301 | 17.2 g |
| 13 | 🍖 Roast pork leg | 273 | 26.8 g |
| 14 | 🫔 Enchiladas | 273 | 11.2 g |
| 15 | 🫓 Pupusa | 256 | 11.7 g |
| 16 | 🍕 Pizza | 254 | 10.7 g |
| 17 | 🥩 Breaded steak (milanesa) | 247 | 24.4 g |
| 18 | 🥖 Molletes | 241 | 9.8 g |
| 19 | 🥟 Dumpling | 238 | 13.9 g |
| 20 | 🍌 Fried sweet plantains | 236 | 1.4 g |
| 21 | 🥪 Sandwich | 236 | 10.6 g |
| 22 | 🌭 Hot dog | 235 | 8.1 g |
| 23 | 🍤 Tempura | 232 | 20.7 g |
| 24 | 🫓 Arepa | 219 | 5.5 g |
| 25 | 🍔 Hamburger | 209 | 14.6 g |
| 26 | 🥧 Pumpkin pie | 204 | 4.5 g |
| 27 | 🫔 Chilaquiles | 198 | 4 g |
| 28 | 🍳 Fried egg | 196 | 13.6 g |
| 29 | 🥖 Stuffing | 195 | 2.7 g |
| 30 | 🌯 Burrito | 193 | 10 g |
| 31 | 🫔 Tamale | 190 | 9.5 g |
| 32 | 🦃 Roast turkey | 189 | 28.6 g |
| 33 | 🍚 Mexican rice | 185 | 3.3 g |
| 34 | 🍚 Rice with pigeon peas | 182 | 3.5 g |
| 35 | 🌮 Taco | 180 | 11.3 g |
| 36 | 🍚 Chicken and rice | 174 | 12 g |
| 37 | 🍚 Fried rice | 174 | 4 g |
| 38 | 🍠 Candied sweet potatoes | 164 | 0.89 g |
| 39 | 🥙 Shawarma | 159 | 13.1 g |
| 40 | 🫙 Cranberry sauce | 159 | 0.9 g |
| 41 | 🍣 Sushi | 157 | 8.1 g |
| 42 | 🫘 Refried beans | 156 | 6.9 g |
| 43 | 🍝 Spaghetti bolognese | 153 | 8 g |
| 44 | 🥚 Spanish omelette | 152 | 4.8 g |
| 45 | 🍚 Rice and black beans | 151 | 4.6 g |
| 46 | 🍳 Scrambled eggs | 149 | 10 g |
| 47 | 🍎 Christmas apple salad | 149 | 2 g |
| 48 | 🥘 Paella | 147 | 10.4 g |
| 49 | 🍛 Curry | 146 | 9.1 g |
| 50 | 🍮 Rice pudding | 146 | 3.2 g |
| 51 | 🥔 Potato salad | 143 | 2.7 g |
| 52 | 🍙 Rice ball | 137 | 5.2 g |
| 53 | 🍝 Lasagna | 135 | 7.3 g |
| 54 | 🍱 Bento | 128 | 8.8 g |
| 55 | 🥑 Guacamole | 121 | 1.7 g |
| 56 | 🥣 Oatmeal with milk | 114 | 4.8 g |
| 57 | 🥔 Mashed potatoes | 114 | 1.9 g |
| 58 | 🥡 Chop suey | 114 | 9.8 g |
| 59 | 🥣 Black bean soup | 103 | 5.1 g |
| 60 | 🐟 Basque-style salt cod | 103 | 8.5 g |
| 61 | 🍥 Fish cake | 99 | 15.2 g |
| 62 | 🍲 Stew | 98 | 7.8 g |
| 63 | 🎃 Candied pumpkin | 97 | 0.61 g |
| 64 | ☕ Champurrado | 94 | 1.9 g |
| 65 | 🍫 Mexican hot chocolate | 89 | 3.2 g |
| 66 | 🥛 Eggnog | 88 | 4.5 g |
| 67 | 🍲 Pozole | 82 | 6.3 g |
| 68 | 🥛 Atole | 79 | 2.3 g |
| 69 | 🍲 Tripe soup | 74 | 8.6 g |
| 70 | 🐟 Ceviche | 74 | 9.4 g |
| 71 | 🥤 Banana smoothie | 70 | 2.5 g |
| 72 | 🍢 Oden | 68 | 6.4 g |
| 73 | 🍜 Ramen | 65 | 4.4 g |
| 74 | 🥗 Salad | 59 | 0.92 g |
| 75 | 🍹 Mexican Christmas punch | 51 | 0.38 g |
| 76 | 🥣 Turkey gravy | 51 | 2.6 g |
Where it comes from
India; Japan serves it with rice, as in the emoji.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a curry?
A reference serving (1 plate with rice, 382 g) has 559 kcal: 146 kcal per 100 g. It depends on how much of each ingredient it has.
What is in a curry?
In the reference recipe: cooked rice (150 g), chicken breast (90 g), coconut milk (60 g), onion (30 g), tomato (40 g), vegetable oil (5 g), curry powder (3 g), garlic (2 g), ginger (2 g).
How much protein does curry have?
9.1 g per 100 g; 34.6 g in 1 plate with rice.
How many carbs does curry have?
13.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is fiber and 1.2 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does curry have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin B3 (niacin), 25 %; selenium, 20 %; protein, 18 %; vitamin B6, 12 %.
Where does curry come from?
India; Japan serves it with rice, as in the emoji. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
Receta de referencia Micela · ingredientes USDA SR28 · records: Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked (NDB 20045) · Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted (NDB 5064) · Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) (NDB 12117) · Onions, raw (NDB 11282) · Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average (NDB 11529) · Oil, canola (NDB 4582) · Spices, curry powder (NDB 2015) · Garlic, raw (NDB 11215) · Ginger root, raw (NDB 11216)
One serving (1 plate with rice) is about 28% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers