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Japanese Curry Cubes

Japanese Curry Cube is a concentrated block of seasoning used to make Japanese-style curry; it's commonly sold as a firm 'roux' that melts into stews and sauce-based dishes to provide rich, savory flavor. It is typically used in home cooking and ready-meals to thicken and season curry sauces. Nutritionally, Japanese Curry Cube is a processed, energy-dense ingredient that contains a lot of added salt (13g per 100g), so small amounts are usually sufficient to season a dish. Because it is a processed condiment made with fats and salt, it delivers concentrated flavor but also relatively high saturated fat and sodium content, so consider using it sparingly or swapping to lower-sodium or spice-based alternatives when you want a lighter option.

Ultra-processed · ~1.80€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

E

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Curry Roux.

Calories

560 kcal

28% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

6.5 g

13% RDI

Fat

40 g

22g sat fat

Carbs

45 g

16% RDI

Sugar

5 g

10% RDI

Fiber

3 g

10% RDI

Salt

13 g

100% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

E · 2.0 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Are Japanese Curry Cubes healthy?

Japanese Curry Cubes are rated E on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level are Japanese Curry Cubes?

Japanese Curry Cubes are NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.02What are the macros in Japanese Curry Cubes?

100g of Japanese Curry Cubes contain 560 kcal, 6.5g protein, 45g carbohydrates, 40g fat, and 3g fiber.

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