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Best Ever Chicken Tikka Masala
Best Ever Chicken Tikka Masala by Marks & Spencers provides 158 kcal per 100 g, with 3.2 g of sugars and 8.2 g of protein. That is 38% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Microwave meals category. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 serving (400 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 kcal | 634 kcal | 139 +14% | |
| Total fat | 7.2 g | 28.8 g | 37% | 5.7 +26% |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 10.4 g | 52% | 2.1 +23% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.5 g | 58 g | 21% | 14.2 |
| Total sugars | 3.2 g | 12.8 g | 2.3 +38% | |
| Added sugars | 1.5 g | 5.8 g | 12% | 0.8 +81% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.3 g | 5.2 g | 19% | 1.7 −23% |
| Protein | 8.2 g | 32.8 g | 66% | 6.9 +19% |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 2.5 g | 0.8 −21% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1986 Microwave meals products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other microwave meals
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cooked Basmati Rice (Water, Basmati Rice) (31%), Smoked Chicken Breast (30%), Single Cream (Milk) (9%), Coconut Milk (Coconut Extract, Water), Onions (7%), Tomatoes, Rapeseed Oil, Ginger Purée, Garlic Purée, Low Fat Yogurt (Milk), Yogurt (Milk), Butter (Milk), Cornflour, Sweetened Dried Cranberries (Sugar, Cranberries), Ground Spices (Coriander, Smoked Paprika, Turmeric, Chilli Powder, Cinnamon, Cumin, Kashmiri Chilli Powder, Green Cardamom, Cloves), Red Chillies, Cane Sugar, Salt, Lime Juice, Coriander, Cumin Seeds, Wheatflour, Smoked Salt, Demerara Sugar, Ground Garam Masala (Roasted Coriander, Roasted Sweet Cinnamon (Cassia), Roasted Cumin Black Pepper, Green Cardamom, Mace, Cinnamon, Green Cardamom Seeds, Ginger, Fennel, Cloves, Nutmeg, Bay Leaves, Star Anise), Whole Black Cardamom Seeds, Natural Colour: Paprika Extract, Fenugreek Leaves, Fennel Seeds, Whole Green Cardamom, Ground Bay Leaves, Cracked Black Pepper, Cloves, Saffron, Fortified with Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3 and B1.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 serving (400 g)
- Labels & certifications
- FSC
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 29421053
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Best Ever Chicken Tikka Masala?
Best Ever Chicken Tikka Masala contains 158 kcal per 100 g and about 634 kcal per serving (1 serving (400 g)).
How much sugar is in Best Ever Chicken Tikka Masala?
Best Ever Chicken Tikka Masala has 3.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Best Ever Chicken Tikka Masala healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Best Ever Chicken Tikka Masala vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Best Ever Chicken Tikka Masala contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 7, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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