Calorie guide · Japanese
Chicken katsu currycalories and macros
One serving of Chicken katsu curry has about 910 kcal, with 50 g protein, 113 g carbohydrates and 27 g fat. That is roughly 22% of calories from protein, 51% from carbs and 27% from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein50 g22%
- Carbs113 g51%
- Fat27 g27%
Chicken katsu curry is a 150 g chicken breast coated in flour, egg and 25 g of panko, pan-fried until crisp and served with 200 g of cooked short-grain rice and a curry sauce made from 20 g of Japanese curry roux, onion, carrot and potato. A serving is roughly 910 kcal with 50 g of protein and 113 g of carbohydrates: the rice, breadcrumbs and roux supply most of the carbohydrates, while the frying oil and roux account for most of the 27 g of fat.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 serving (~610 g) | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 149 kcal | 910 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 8.2 g | 50 g | 22% |
| Carbs | 18.5 g | 113 g | 51% |
| Fat | 4.4 g | 27 g | 27% |
How many calories in 100 g of Chicken katsu curry?
A typical serving of Chicken katsu curry weighs about 610 g, so 100 g has about 149 kcal, 8.2 g protein, 18.5 g carbohydrates and 4.4 g fat.
Calories for your portion
Calories by amount
| Amount | Weight | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ serving | 305 g | 455 | 25 g | 56.5 g | 13.5 g |
| 1 serving | 610 g | 910 | 50 g | 113 g | 27 g |
| 1½ servings | 915 g | 1365 | 75 g | 169.5 g | 40.5 g |
| 2 servings | 1220 g | 1820 | 100 g | 226 g | 54 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 149 | 8.2 g | 18.5 g | 4.4 g |
| 200 g | 200 g | 298 | 16.4 g | 37 g | 8.9 g |
Vitamins and minerals in Chicken katsu curry
Per serving, with the share of the daily value (DV) used on US nutrition labels.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% |
| Sugars | 8 g | – |
| Saturated fat | 6.6 g | 33% |
| Sodium | 1,340 mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 1,215 mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 460 µg | 51% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 µg | 25% |
Allergens in Chicken katsu curry
- Eggs
- Gluten
- Soy
A typical recipe contains the allergens below (EU list of 14). Recipes, sauces and kitchens differ, so always check the label or ask when you eat out.
Which diets does Chicken katsu curry fit?
A typical serving of Chicken katsu curry is not tagged as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, keto, paleo or pescatarian. Based on the ingredients of a typical serving. Recipes vary, so check labels if you have an allergy or follow a diet strictly.
How long would you walk to burn a serving of Chicken katsu curry?
For a 70 kg adult, the 910 kcal in one serving is about 212 minutes of comfortable walking or 155 minutes of brisk walking. This is only a rough perspective: food is not something you have to earn or burn off, and the numbers change with body size.
| Comfortable walk (about 4 km/h) | 212 min |
| Brisk walk (about 5.5 km/h) | 155 min |
Work it out for your own weight and activity with the calories burned calculator.
What's in a typical serving
Crispy panko-crumbed chicken cutlet with a mild Japanese curry sauce of onion, carrot and potato, served over short-grain rice.
- 150g Chicken Breast
- 25g Panko, Flour, Egg
- 200g Cooked Rice
- 20g Japanese Curry Roux
- Onion, Carrot, Potato
How to make it
- Flatten 150 g chicken breast to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper. Dust with 10 g flour, dip in half a beaten egg, then press into 25 g panko.
- Dice 60 g onion, 50 g carrot and 60 g potato. Soften them in a small pot with a splash of water for 3 minutes, then add about 250 ml water and simmer for 12 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, stir in 20 g Japanese curry roux until dissolved, then simmer for 5 more minutes until thickened.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan and fry the cutlet over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through with no pink inside.
- Rest the cutlet for 2 minutes on kitchen paper, then slice it into strips.
- Spoon 200 g warm cooked rice onto a plate, lay the sliced katsu beside it and pour the curry sauce over.
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How to make it lighter
- Bake the crumbed cutlet at 200°C for about 20 minutes on a lightly oiled tray instead of pan-frying to cut the added oil.
- Serve a smaller scoop of rice and add shredded cabbage or a side salad, as katsu is traditionally eaten.
- Use a bit less roux and more vegetables in the sauce; the curry stays flavourful with less fat and starch.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken katsu curry?
A typical serving of Chicken katsu curry has about 910 kcal. The exact number depends on the recipe, the amount of oil or butter and the portion size.
How many calories are in 100 g of Chicken katsu curry?
About 149 kcal. That is based on a typical serving of about 610 g with 910 kcal; the real figure changes with the recipe and how much oil is used.
Is Chicken katsu curry high in protein?
Yes. With about 50 g of protein per serving (22% of its calories), Chicken katsu curry is a good protein source.
Can I eat Chicken katsu curry while losing weight?
Yes, if it fits your daily calorie target. Weight loss depends on your total intake over time, not on a single dish; portion size and added fats make the biggest difference.
How long do you have to walk to burn off Chicken katsu curry?
Roughly 212 minutes of comfortable walking for a 70 kg adult, or about 155 minutes at a brisk pace. Treat it as a perspective only; it depends on body size and you do not need to 'burn off' food.
Is Chicken katsu curry vegetarian?
No. A typical serving of Chicken katsu curry contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken katsu curry gluten-free?
Usually not. A typical serving contains wheat or another gluten source.
How can I make Chicken katsu curry lighter?
Bake the crumbed cutlet at 200°C for about 20 minutes on a lightly oiled tray instead of pan-frying to cut the added oil. Serve a smaller scoop of rice and add shredded cabbage or a side salad, as katsu is traditionally eaten. Use a bit less roux and more vegetables in the sauce; the curry stays flavourful with less fat and starch.
How we calculated these values
- Calories and macros are Sporty catalog estimates for one typical serving, calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed ingredient amounts.
- The serving weight (610 g) is estimated from those ingredients; the per-100 g values and the portion calculator are worked out from it.
- Walking times use the Compendium of Physical Activities: 3.5 MET for comfortable and 4.8 MET for brisk walking, for a 70 kg adult (kcal per minute = MET × 3.5 × kg ÷ 200).
- Vitamins, minerals and allergens are estimated from the same ingredients with USDA FoodData Central values; % DV uses the US FDA daily values.
- Diet labels come from the ingredients. Real values change with the recipe, the amount of oil and the portion, so treat every number as an estimate.