Butter Chicken Cooking Sauce vs Tikka masala paste
Overall, Tikka masala paste 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 Cooking Sauce | Tikka masala paste |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | c |
| NOVA group | 3 | 3 |
| Calories | 104 kcal | 124 kcal |
| Fat | 7.2 g | 6.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 2.9 g |
| Sugars | 5.6 g | 8.7 g |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 4.2 g |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 2 g |
| Additives | 0 | 1 |
| Allergens | Milk, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Butter Chicken Cooking Sauce has 16% fewer calories (104 kcal vs 124 kcal).
- Tikka masala paste has 14% less fat (6.2 g vs 7.2 g).
- Tikka masala paste has 20% less saturated fat (2.9 g vs 3.6 g).
- Butter Chicken Cooking Sauce has 35% less sugar (5.6 g vs 8.7 g).
- Tikka masala paste has 81% more fiber (4.2 g vs 0.8 g).
- Tikka masala paste has 20% more protein (2 g vs 1.6 g).
- Tikka masala paste has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Butter Chicken Cooking Sauce lists: Milk, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Ingredients
Butter Chicken Cooking Sauce
WATER, TOMATO PASTE, WHIPPING CREAM (CREAM, MILK, CARRAGEENAN) SUGAR, GINGER PUREE, GARLIC PUREE, SALT, CANOLA OIL, SPICES, MODIFIED CORN STARTCH, OLIVE OIL. CONTAINS: MILK, SULPHITES. MAY CONTAIN MUSTARD, SOY.
Tikka masala paste
Tomato purée, water, onion purée, creamed coconut (6%), c purée (5%), ginger purée (4%), ground coriander, sugar, rapeseed oil, papria, maize starch, salt, concentrated onion juice, chilli powder, acidity regulator (citric acid), yeast extract, turmeric, dried fenugreek, onion extract (salt, sunflower oil, onion oil), coriander, toasted onion powder, cassia, ginger, cumin, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, dill, fennel, mace, black pepper
FAQ
Which is healthier: Butter Chicken Cooking Sauce or Tikka masala paste?
Overall, Tikka masala paste 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 Cooking Sauce has fewer calories: 104 kcal versus 124 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Butter Chicken Cooking Sauce has less sugar: 5.6 g versus 8.7 g per 100 g.