Balti spice and sauce vs Butter chicken
Overall, Butter chicken has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Balti spice and sauce | Butter chicken |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 106 kcal | 95 kcal |
| Fat | 5.8 g | 5.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 5.7 g | 7.3 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 2.1 g |
| Additives | 2 | 0 |
| Allergens | None listed | Nuts |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Butter chicken has 10% fewer calories (95 kcal vs 106 kcal).
- Balti spice and sauce has 50% less saturated fat (0.4 g vs 0.8 g).
- Balti spice and sauce has 22% less sugar (5.7 g vs 7.3 g).
- Butter chicken has 19% more protein (2.1 g vs 1.7 g).
- Butter chicken is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Butter chicken lists: Nuts.
Ingredients
Balti spice and sauce
SAUCE Water, Tomatoes (18%), Onions(16%), Tomato Paste, Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, Green Peppers (2.5%), Red Peppers (2.5%), Garlic Puree, Modified Maize Starch, Ginger Puree, Garam Masala (Coriander, Cumin, Cassia, Black Pepper, Star Anise, Ginger, Green Cardomom, Pimento, Black Cardomom, Cloves, Bay Leaves, Nutmeg) Ground Coriander, Coriander Leaf, Ground Cumin, Ground Tumeric, Ground Paprika, Acidity Regulator:Citric Acid; Chilli Powder, Black Pepper, Ground Fenugreek, Ground Black Cardomom. SPICE CAP Salt, Coriander Seed, Sugar, Tomato Powder, Tumeric, Onion Powder, Dextrose, Flavouring, Rice Flower, Garlic Powder, Colour (Curcumin), Chilli Powder, Cumin, Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, Cassia, Cloves, Black Pepper, Fennel Seed, Fenugreek Seed, Bay Leaf, Mango Powder, Cinammon, Oregano, Green Cardomom, Nutmeg
Butter chicken
water, onion, tomato paste 17.68%, sunflower oil, cashew nut (_nut_) sugar, salt, garlic 1%, coriander leaves, ginger, garam masala, red chilli powder and fenugreek leaves 0.2%
FAQ
Which is healthier: Balti spice and sauce or Butter chicken?
Overall, Butter chicken has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Butter chicken has fewer calories: 95 kcal versus 106 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Balti spice and sauce has less sugar: 5.7 g versus 7.3 g per 100 g.