Butter Chicken sauce vs Butter chicken
Overall, Butter chicken has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Butter Chicken sauce | Butter chicken |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 133 kcal | 95 kcal |
| Fat | 9.2 g | 5.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.1 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 5.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 2.1 g |
| Additives | 3 | 0 |
| Allergens | Milk | Nuts |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Butter chicken has 29% fewer calories (95 kcal vs 133 kcal).
- Butter chicken has 39% less fat (5.6 g vs 9.2 g).
- Butter chicken has 80% less saturated fat (0.8 g vs 4.1 g).
- Butter Chicken sauce has 23% less sugar (5.6 g vs 7.3 g).
- Butter Chicken sauce has 26% more fiber (2.3 g vs 1.7 g).
- Butter chicken has 38% more protein (2.1 g vs 1.3 g).
- Butter chicken is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Butter Chicken sauce lists: Milk.
- Only Butter chicken lists: Nuts.
Ingredients
Butter Chicken sauce
Water, ONION (12%), CREAM (11%) (Milk), TOMATO (5%), TOMATO PASTE (4%), BUTTER (3%) (Milk), Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, SPICE CAP SEASONING (3%) (Rice Flour, Paprika Powder, Cumin Powder, Sugar, Coriander Powder, Cardamom Powder, Cinnamon Powder, Anti-caking Agents: Calcium Phosphates, Silicon Dioxide; Fenugreek Powder, Clove Powder, Paprika Extract, Flavouring), Modified Maize Starch, Garlic Purée, Ginger Purée, Salt, Coriander Powder, Ginger Powder, Paprika Powder, Ground Cumin, Acidity Regulators: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid; Dried Fenugreek Leaves, Cinnamon Powder, Ground Black Pepper, Paprika Extract, Ground Cardamom, Smoked Paprika Powder, Chilli Powder.
Butter chicken
water, onion, tomato paste 17.68%, sunflower oil, cashew nut (_nut_) sugar, salt, garlic 1%, coriander leaves, ginger, garam masala, red chilli powder and fenugreek leaves 0.2%
FAQ
Which is healthier: Butter Chicken sauce or 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: 95 kcal versus 133 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Butter Chicken sauce has less sugar: 5.6 g versus 7.3 g per 100 g.