Curry sauces
Maya Kaimal Butter Masala Indian Simmer Sauce
354 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- No additives
Why it scores 44
Maya Kaimal Butter Masala Indian Simmer Sauce scores 44 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Saturated fat 5.4 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better asian cooking sauces
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Madras curry indian simmer sauce Maya Kaimal · 12.5 oz/354 g Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 87 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Tikka Masala Curry Sauce Trader Joe's · 8.8 oz (250 g) Less saturated fat · No added sugars Score 76 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Organic mild tikka masala sauce Whole Foods Market · 12 oz Less saturated fat · No added sugars Score 77 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Pataks tikka masala paste Patak's Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Tikka Masala Indian Simmer Sauce Maya Kaimal · 12.5 oz/354 g Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 64 out of 100 , 20 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Butter Masala Indian Simmer Sauce
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Safflower oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 5.4 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 5.4 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 5 points
100 − 56 = 44
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [12]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 143 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.9 g |
| Sugars | 5.4 g |
| Added sugars | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 1.8 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 0.25 cup (56 g)
Ingredients
- water
- buttermilk (cultured lowfat milk, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d3)
- tomato paste (fresh vine-ripened tomatoes)
- unsalted butter (cream, natural flavor)
- ginger
- milk
- cream
- safflower oil
- spices (including paprika)
- evaporated cane sugar (high concern)
- sea salt
- garlic
- organic tapioca starch
- lemon juice concentrate
- cilantro
- serrano chili
- fenugreek leaves
Label text, as published
water, buttermilk (cultured lowfat milk, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d3), tomato paste (fresh vine-ripened tomatoes), unsalted butter (cream, natural flavor), ginger, milk, cream, safflower oil, spices (including paprika), evaporated cane sugar, sea salt, garlic, organic tapioca starch, lemon juice concentrate, cilantro, serrano chili, fenugreek leaves.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More curry sauces on GoodSwap
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Tikka Masala Curry Sauce Burman's · 70 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsNo synthetic dyes Score 53 out of 100 Okay -
Spicy Vindaloo Maya Kaimal · 12.5 oz Contains seed oilsNo additives Score 84 out of 100 Excellent -
Golden Curry Japanese Curry Mix S&B · 92 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 9 out of 100 Bad -
Thai style yellow curry sauce Trader Joe's · 312 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 30 out of 100 Poor -
Sb curry powder oriental S&B Foods Inc. · 3 oz/85 g No additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent
More from Maya Kaimal
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org