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Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken by Sainsbury's provides 160 kcal per 100 g, with 4 g of sugars and 13.1 g of protein. That is 41% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Butter chicken category. Contains: milk, nuts.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal | 147 +9% |
| Total fat | 9.8 g | 7.5 +30% |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g | 2.9 +54% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.3 g | 11.2 −62% |
| Total sugars | 4 g | 2.8 +41% |
| Added sugars | 2 g | 1.2 +64% |
| Protein | 13.1 g | 8.4 +56% |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 0.7 −16% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 54 Butter chicken products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other butter chicken
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Ingredients
16% Fat Cream (Cows' Milk), Water, Tomato Paste, Onion, Butter (Cows' Milk) (4%), Garlic Purée, Ginger Purée, Cashew Nut, Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Coriander Leaf, Smoked Paprika, Green Chilli Purée, Coriander, Cumin, Lemon Juice, Fenugreek, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Mace, Colour: Paprika Extract, Ginger Powder, White Pepper, Chilli Powder, Paprika, Clove, Nutmeg, and Bay Leaf.
- Allergens
- MilkNuts
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 01191073
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Butter Chicken?
Butter Chicken contains 160 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Butter Chicken?
Butter Chicken has 4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Butter Chicken healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (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 Butter Chicken vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Butter Chicken contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Nuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 5, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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