Calories in Chicken curry
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Chicken curry contains 107 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (240 g) provides about 257 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from carbohydrates and 23% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in poultry mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 132 kcal per 100 g across 133 foods.
100 g provides 13% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 107 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.5 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol C | 22 mg | 7% |
| Sodium C | 376 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 2.6 g | |
| Protein C | 6.5 g | 13% |
| Vitamin A C | 48 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 8.9 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.4 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K C | 8.7 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.048 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.083 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.1 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 16 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.08 µg | 3% |
| Choline C | 22.4 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.71 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 78 mg | 6% |
| Potassium C | 280 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.52 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.086 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 5.2 µg | 9% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 23%
- Carbohydrates 24%
- Fat 53%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein6.5 gin the lowest quarter of poultry mixed dishes (median 9.3 g)
- Fiber1.4 gin the top quarter of poultry mixed dishes (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars2.6 gin the top quarter of poultry mixed dishes (median 1.2 g)
- Fat6.5 gabove the median for poultry mixed dishes (median 6.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.6 gabove the median for poultry mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Sodium376 mgabove the median for poultry mixed dishes (median 356 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water79 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.047 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.039 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.29 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.77 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.23 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.032 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 469 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 4,520 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 95 µg |
| Retinol C | 3 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 144 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 79 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 16 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark- green leafy; no potatoes, tomato-based sauce | 112 | 6.3 g | 6.3 g | 7.3 g |
| Beef curry | 113 | 7.6 g | 6.5 g | 6.6 g |
| Shellfish mixture and vegetables including carrots, broccoli, and/or dark-green leafy; no potatoes, mushroom sauce | 111 | 6.3 g | 5.9 g | 6.9 g |
| Fish and vegetables including carrots, broccoli, and/or dark-green leafy; no potatoes, tomato-based sauce | 106 | 6.3 g | 4.4 g | 7.3 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables | 105 | 7.1 g | 7.3 g | 5.3 g |
| Szechuan beef | 105 | 7.1 g | 7.3 g | 5.3 g |
| Hunan beef | 105 | 7.1 g | 7.3 g | 5.3 g |
| Beef with vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; no potatoes, tomato-based sauce | 115 | 7.7 g | 6 g | 7.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chicken curry?
100 g of chicken curry has 107 kcal. 1 cup (240 g): about 257 kcal.
How much protein is in chicken curry?
Chicken curry contains 6.5 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.6 g in 1 cup (240 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry mixed dishes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9.3 g).
How many carbs are in chicken curry?
Chicken curry has 6.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber and 2.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chicken curry?
Chicken curry contains 6.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.6 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chicken curry contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chicken curry?
100 g contains 376 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706437. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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