Indian Delhi Butter Chicken vs 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 | Indian Delhi Butter Chicken | Butter Chicken |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | b |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 168 kcal | 145 kcal |
| Fat | 10 g | 8.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.6 g | 3 g |
| Sugars | 3.2 g | 4.4 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 1.6 g |
| Protein | 13.6 g | 12.2 g |
| Additives | 1 | 1 |
| Allergens | Milk | Milk, Nuts |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Butter Chicken has 14% fewer calories (145 kcal vs 168 kcal).
- Butter Chicken has 16% less fat (8.4 g vs 10 g).
- Butter Chicken has 35% less saturated fat (3 g vs 4.6 g).
- Indian Delhi Butter Chicken has 27% less sugar (3.2 g vs 4.4 g).
- Butter Chicken has 69% more fiber (1.6 g vs 0.5 g).
- Indian Delhi Butter Chicken has 10% more protein (13.6 g vs 12.2 g).
- Butter Chicken has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Butter Chicken lists: Nuts.
Ingredients
Indian Delhi Butter Chicken
Smoked Chicken Breast (58%), Single Cream (Milk) (18%), Water, Tomato Paste (10%), Butter (Milk) (5%), Yogurt (Milk), Garlic Puree, Rapeseed Oil, Cornflour, Ginger Puree, Sugar, Salt, Lime Juice, Ground Garam Masala (Roasted Sweet Cinnamon (Cassia), Coriander, Green Cardamom, Black Pepper, Roasted Coriander, Roasted Cumin, Fennel, Cinnamon, Star Anise, Mace, Cumin, Cloves, Nutmeg, Bay Leaves, Ginger), Cane Sugar, Coriander, Smoked Vegetable Oil (Sunflower/Rapeseed), Kashmiri Chilli Powder, Fenugreek Leaves, Natural Colour: Paprika Extract, Chilli Powder, Ground Bay Leaves, Ground Coriander, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Cracked Black Pepper, Ground Green Cardamom, Roasted Green Cardamom, Ground Cloves, Dried Red Peppers, Roasted Coriander, Roasted Cumin, Ground Black Pepper
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
FAQ
Which is healthier: Indian Delhi Butter Chicken 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: 145 kcal versus 168 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Indian Delhi Butter Chicken has less sugar: 3.2 g versus 4.4 g per 100 g.