Green Curry vs Red Curry: Which Has Fewer Calories?
🏆 Thai Red Curry Chicken - Lower Calories
Thai Foodcurry
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Thai Green Curry Chicken
per 1 bowl
450
Calories
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🏆 Winner
Thai Red Curry Chicken
per 1 bowl
420
Calories
Quick Summary
Red curry and green curry have similar calories since both use coconut milk as the main ingredient.
Red curry has slightly fewer calories (7% less)
Nutrition Comparison
| Thai Green Curry Chicken 1 bowl | Thai Red Curry Chicken 1 bowl | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 450 | 420 ✓ |
| Protein | 28g ✓ | 26g |
| Carbs | 15g | 12g ✓ |
| Fat | 32g | 30g ✓ |
| Fiber | 3g ✓ | 2g |
Detailed Comparison
Green curry has 450 calories per bowl while red curry has 420 calories - only a 30 calorie difference. Both use coconut milk as the main ingredient, which is high in fat. Green curry may be slightly sweeter due to the curry paste. To reduce calories, choose versions with less coconut milk or use light coconut milk.
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Scan with GinFitFrequently Asked Questions
Which Thai curry has the fewest calories?
Jungle curry (Kaeng Pa) has the fewest calories because it has no coconut milk - only about 200 calories per bowl.
Can I eat coconut curry while dieting?
Yes, if you control portions. Eat less curry, less rice, or choose light coconut milk versions.