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Thai green chicken currycalories and macros
One serving of Thai green chicken curry has about 560 kcal, with 36 g protein, 46 g carbohydrates and 26 g fat. That is roughly 26% of calories from protein, 33% from carbs and 41% from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein36 g26%
- Carbs46 g33%
- Fat26 g41%
This Thai curry simmers 140 g of chicken breast with green beans and eggplant in 120 ml of coconut milk and a tablespoon of green curry paste, served with 60 g of jasmine rice (dry weight). A serving is roughly 560 kcal with 36 g of protein and 46 g of carbohydrates, and about 40% of the calories come from its 26 g of fat, mostly from the coconut milk.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 serving (~500 g) | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 112 kcal | 560 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 36 g | 26% |
| Carbs | 9.2 g | 46 g | 33% |
| Fat | 5.2 g | 26 g | 41% |
How many calories in 100 g of Thai green chicken curry?
A typical serving of Thai green chicken curry weighs about 500 g, so 100 g has about 112 kcal, 7.2 g protein, 9.2 g carbohydrates and 5.2 g fat.
Calories for your portion
Calories by amount
| Amount | Weight | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ serving | 250 g | 280 | 18 g | 23 g | 13 g |
| 1 serving | 500 g | 560 | 36 g | 46 g | 26 g |
| 1½ servings | 750 g | 840 | 54 g | 69 g | 39 g |
| 2 servings | 1000 g | 1120 | 72 g | 92 g | 52 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 112 | 7.2 g | 9.2 g | 5.2 g |
| 200 g | 200 g | 224 | 14.4 g | 18.4 g | 10.4 g |
Vitamins and minerals in Thai green chicken curry
Per serving, with the share of the daily value (DV) used on US nutrition labels.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% |
| Sugars | 11 g | – |
| Saturated fat | 20 g | 100% |
| Sodium | 900 mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1,060 mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 11 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 30 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 µg | 21% |
Allergens in Thai green chicken curry
- Crustaceans
- Fish
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 Thai green chicken curry fit?
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 Thai green chicken curry?
For a 70 kg adult, the 560 kcal in one serving is about 131 minutes of comfortable walking or 95 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) | 131 min |
| Brisk walk (about 5.5 km/h) | 95 min |
Work it out for your own weight and activity with the calories burned calculator.
What's in a typical serving
Chicken and vegetables in a fragrant Thai green curry with coconut milk and basil, served with jasmine rice.
- 140g Chicken Breast
- 60g Jasmine Rice (dry)
- 120ml Coconut Milk
- 100g Green Beans, Eggplant
- 1 tbsp Green Curry Paste
How to make it
- Rinse 60 g jasmine rice and cook it in about 100 ml salted water, covered, over low heat for 12 minutes.
- Fry 1 tbsp green curry paste in a hot pan with a splash of the coconut milk for 1 minute.
- Add 140 g chicken breast, cut into strips, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour in the rest of the 120 ml coconut milk and add 100 g green beans and diced eggplant.
- Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt if needed and serve with the rice.
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How to make it lighter
- Use light coconut milk or replace part of it with stock to cut fat while keeping the aroma of the paste.
- Add extra green beans, eggplant or other vegetables so the sauce covers more volume.
- Keep the rice to about 60 g dry and spoon the curry over it instead of adding a second scoop.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Thai green chicken curry?
A typical serving of Thai green chicken curry has about 560 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 Thai green chicken curry?
About 112 kcal. That is based on a typical serving of about 500 g with 560 kcal; the real figure changes with the recipe and how much oil is used.
Is Thai green chicken curry high in protein?
Yes. With about 36 g of protein per serving (26% of its calories), Thai green chicken curry is a good protein source.
Can I eat Thai green chicken 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 Thai green chicken curry?
Roughly 131 minutes of comfortable walking for a 70 kg adult, or about 95 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 Thai green chicken curry vegetarian?
No. A typical serving of Thai green chicken curry contains meat or fish.
Is Thai green chicken curry gluten-free?
A typical serving is made without gluten-containing ingredients. If you have coeliac disease, check every label for cross-contamination.
How can I make Thai green chicken curry lighter?
Use light coconut milk or replace part of it with stock to cut fat while keeping the aroma of the paste. Add extra green beans, eggplant or other vegetables so the sauce covers more volume. Keep the rice to about 60 g dry and spoon the curry over it instead of adding a second scoop.
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 (500 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.