Indian Delhi Butter Chicken vs Classic Butter Chicken
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Indian Delhi Butter Chicken | Classic Butter Chicken |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 168 kcal | 118 kcal |
| Fat | 10 g | 7.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.6 g | 4.1 g |
| Sugars | 3.2 g | 5.3 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 13.6 g | 3.3 g |
| Additives | 1 | 0 |
| Allergens | Milk | Milk, Nuts |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Classic Butter Chicken has 30% fewer calories (118 kcal vs 168 kcal).
- Classic Butter Chicken has 23% less fat (7.7 g vs 10 g).
- Classic Butter Chicken has 11% less saturated fat (4.1 g vs 4.6 g).
- Indian Delhi Butter Chicken has 40% less sugar (3.2 g vs 5.3 g).
- Indian Delhi Butter Chicken has 55% less salt (0.7 g vs 1.6 g).
- Classic Butter Chicken has 71% more fiber (1.7 g vs 0.5 g).
- Indian Delhi Butter Chicken has 76% more protein (13.6 g vs 3.3 g).
- Indian Delhi Butter Chicken has the better Nutri-Score.
- Classic Butter Chicken is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Classic 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
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: Indian Delhi Butter Chicken or Classic Butter Chicken?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. 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 168 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Indian Delhi Butter Chicken has less sugar: 3.2 g versus 5.3 g per 100 g.