Classic Butter Chicken vs Butter Chicken Curry
Overall, Butter Chicken Curry has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Classic Butter Chicken | Butter Chicken Curry |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | c |
| NOVA group | 3 | 3 |
| Calories | 118 kcal | 129 kcal |
| Fat | 7.7 g | 5.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.1 g | 3.2 g |
| Sugars | 5.3 g | 4.9 g |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 1.9 g |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 12 g |
| Additives | 0 | 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 23% less fat (5.9 g vs 7.7 g).
- Butter Chicken Curry has 22% less saturated fat (3.2 g vs 4.1 g).
- Butter Chicken Curry has 55% less salt (0.7 g vs 1.6 g).
- Butter Chicken Curry has 73% more protein (12 g vs 3.3 g).
- Butter Chicken Curry has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Classic Butter Chicken lists: Nuts.
- Only Butter Chicken Curry lists: Chicken, Mustard.
Ingredients
Classic Butter Chicken
water, tomato paste (20%), onion (17%), cream (milk), cashew nuts, butter (4%), ginger, garlic, spices (2%), salt, sugar, sunflower oil,
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: Classic Butter Chicken or Butter Chicken Curry?
Overall, Butter Chicken Curry 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 129 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Butter Chicken Curry has less sugar: 4.9 g versus 5.3 g per 100 g.