Butter Chicken vs Butter Chicken Curry
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Butter Chicken | Butter Chicken Curry |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 145 kcal | 129 kcal |
| Fat | 8.4 g | 5.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g | 3.2 g |
| Sugars | 4.4 g | 4.9 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 1.9 g |
| Protein | 12.2 g | 12 g |
| Additives | 1 | 1 |
| Allergens | Milk, Nuts | Chicken, Milk, Mustard |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Butter Chicken Curry has 11% fewer calories (129 kcal vs 145 kcal).
- Butter Chicken Curry has 30% less fat (5.9 g vs 8.4 g).
- Butter Chicken has 10% less sugar (4.4 g vs 4.9 g).
- Butter Chicken has the better Nutri-Score.
- Butter Chicken Curry is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Butter Chicken lists: Nuts.
- Only Butter Chicken Curry lists: Chicken, Mustard.
Ingredients
Butter Chicken
Diced chicken breast (41%), half fat cream (milk), onion, tomato paste, low fat natural yogurt (milk), unsalted butter (milk) (4%), rapeseed oil, honey, garlic purée, ginger purée, ground cashew nuts, paprika, salt, chopped coriander, ground coriander, cumin, cornflour, ground fenugreek leaf, green chilli, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, chilli powder, colour (paprika extract), mace, ground ginger, white pepper, clove, ground bay leaf, nutmeg
Butter Chicken Curry
Chicken (32%), Onions, Water, Tomato Puree (9%), Natural Yoghurt [Milk], Salted Butter (3%) [Milk], Double Cream (3%) [Milk], Single Cream [Milk]. Ginger Puree, Garlic, Sugar, Cinnamon, Salt, Lime Juice, Coriander, Ground Garam Masala (Coriander, Cassia, Ginger, Cloves), Rapeseed Oil, Lemon Juice Concentrate (Preservative: Potassium Metabisulphite), Ground Coriander, Madras Powder (Coriander, Turmeric, Chilli, Mustard, Cumin, Pepper, Fenugreek, Garlic, Salt, Fennel), Paprika, Chilli Powder, Bay Leaf, Ground Cumin, Cardamom, Cloves.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Butter Chicken or Butter Chicken Curry?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. 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 Curry has fewer calories: 129 kcal versus 145 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Butter Chicken has less sugar: 4.4 g versus 4.9 g per 100 g.