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
| Nutrient | Butter Chicken | Classic Butter Chicken |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 145 kcal | 118 kcal |
| Fat | 8.4 g | 7.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g | 4.1 g |
| Sugars | 4.4 g | 5.3 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 12.2 g | 3.3 g |
| Additives | 1 | 0 |
| Allergens | Milk, Nuts | Milk, Nuts |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Classic Butter Chicken has 19% fewer calories (118 kcal vs 145 kcal).
- Butter Chicken has 27% less saturated fat (3 g vs 4.1 g).
- Butter Chicken has 17% less sugar (4.4 g vs 5.3 g).
- Butter Chicken has 62% less salt (0.6 g vs 1.6 g).
- Butter Chicken has 73% more protein (12.2 g vs 3.3 g).
- Butter Chicken has the better Nutri-Score.
- Classic Butter Chicken is less processed (lower NOVA group).
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
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 145 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Butter Chicken has less sugar: 4.4 g versus 5.3 g per 100 g.