Comparison

Butter Chicken vs Classic Butter Chicken

Overall, Butter Chicken has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 2.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientButter ChickenClassic Butter Chicken
Nutri-Score c d
NOVA group 4 3
Calories 157 kcal 118 kcal
Fat 7.5 g 7.7 g
Saturated fat 3.1 g 4.1 g
Sugars 0.8 g 5.3 g
Salt 0.6 g 1.6 g
Fiber 1.6 g 1.7 g
Protein 9 g 3.3 g
Additives10
AllergensChicken, Milk, NutsMilk, Nuts

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

  • Classic Butter Chicken has 25% fewer calories (118 kcal vs 157 kcal).
  • Butter Chicken has 23% less saturated fat (3.1 g vs 4.1 g).
  • Butter Chicken has 85% less sugar (0.8 g vs 5.3 g).
  • Butter Chicken has 63% less salt (0.6 g vs 1.6 g).
  • Butter Chicken has 63% more protein (9 g vs 3.3 g).
  • Butter Chicken has the better Nutri-Score.
  • Classic Butter Chicken is less processed (lower NOVA group).
  • Only Butter Chicken lists: Chicken.

Ingredients

Butter Chicken

White Meat Chicken, Tomatoes (Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Salt), Water, Onions, Heavy Cream, Yogurt (Grade A Cultured Pasteurized Whole Milk & Skim Milk, Milk Protein Concentrate, Active Yogurt & Probiotic Cultures), Butter, Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil, Garlic, Sugar, Spices, Lemon Juice (Water, Concentrated Lemon Juice), Salt, Potato Starch, Syrup Blend (Rice Syrup, Grape Juice), Cashews, Tapioca Starch, Cilantro, Paprika Oleoresin, Fenugreek Leaves, Natural Flavor (Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor), Tomato Powder, Vinegar, Mango Powder. RICE - Water, Basmati Rice, Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil, Salt, Cumin Seeds. CONTAINS: Tree Nuts (Cashews), Milk

Classic Butter Chicken

water, tomato paste (20%), onion (17%), cream (milk), cashew nuts, butter (4%), ginger, garlic, spices (2%), salt, sugar, sunflower oil,

FAQ

Which is healthier: Butter Chicken or Classic 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?

Classic Butter Chicken has fewer calories: 118 kcal versus 157 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Butter Chicken has less sugar: 0.8 g versus 5.3 g per 100 g.

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