Thai green curry vs massaman curry: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: Thai green curry scores 12/100 and massaman curry 13/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Thai green curry
158 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving (curry only): 400 g
Massaman curry
203 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving (curry only): 400 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesThai green curry158 vs 203 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even7.7 vs 7.8 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0.7 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarThai green curry1.8 vs 2.9 g per 100 g
- More potassiumMassaman curry259 vs 320 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even9.8 vs 9.8 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Thai green curry, 100 g | Massaman curry, 100 g | Thai green curry, 400 g | Massaman curry, 400 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 kcal | 203 kcal | 632 kcal | 812 kcal |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 7.8 g | 31 g | 31 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.6 g | 9.3 g | 19 g | 37 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 2.9 g | 7.2 g | 11 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 1.1 g | 2.7 g | 4.2 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 16 g | 52 g | 63 g |
| Saturated fat | 9.8 g | 9.8 g | 39 g | 39 g |
| Vitamin C | 6.3 mg | 6.8 mg | 25 mg | 27 mg |
| Vitamin A | 8.1 µg | 0.6 µg | 33 µg | 2.5 µg |
| Potassium | 259 mg | 320 mg | 1036 mg | 1280 mg |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 2.3 mg | 8.8 mg | 9.1 mg |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 27 mg | 86 mg | 107 mg |
| Magnesium | 39 mg | 40 mg | 155 mg | 159 mg |
| Sodium | 185 mg | 142 mg | 738 mg | 567 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.