Butter Chicken vs Indian Delhi Butter Chicken
Overall, Butter Chicken has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Butter Chicken | Indian Delhi Butter Chicken |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 157 kcal | 168 kcal |
| Fat | 7.5 g | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g | 4.6 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g | 3.2 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 9 g | 13.6 g |
| Additives | 1 | 1 |
| Allergens | Chicken, Milk, Nuts | Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Butter Chicken has 26% less fat (7.5 g vs 10 g).
- Butter Chicken has 32% less saturated fat (3.1 g vs 4.6 g).
- Butter Chicken has 76% less sugar (0.8 g vs 3.2 g).
- Butter Chicken has 68% more fiber (1.6 g vs 0.5 g).
- Indian Delhi Butter Chicken has 34% more protein (13.6 g vs 9 g).
- Only Butter Chicken lists: Chicken, Nuts.
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
Indian Delhi Butter Chicken
Smoked Chicken Breast (58%), Single Cream (Milk) (18%), Water, Tomato Paste (10%), Butter (Milk) (5%), Yogurt (Milk), Garlic Puree, Rapeseed Oil, Cornflour, Ginger Puree, Sugar, Salt, Lime Juice, Ground Garam Masala (Roasted Sweet Cinnamon (Cassia), Coriander, Green Cardamom, Black Pepper, Roasted Coriander, Roasted Cumin, Fennel, Cinnamon, Star Anise, Mace, Cumin, Cloves, Nutmeg, Bay Leaves, Ginger), Cane Sugar, Coriander, Smoked Vegetable Oil (Sunflower/Rapeseed), Kashmiri Chilli Powder, Fenugreek Leaves, Natural Colour: Paprika Extract, Chilli Powder, Ground Bay Leaves, Ground Coriander, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Cracked Black Pepper, Ground Green Cardamom, Roasted Green Cardamom, Ground Cloves, Dried Red Peppers, Roasted Coriander, Roasted Cumin, Ground Black Pepper
FAQ
Which is healthier: Butter Chicken or Indian Delhi 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: 157 kcal versus 168 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Butter Chicken has less sugar: 0.8 g versus 3.2 g per 100 g.