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Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken by Waitrose provides 145 kcal per 100 g, with 4.4 g of sugars and 12.2 g of protein. That is 55% 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
Serving size: 1 portion (175 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 145 kcal | 254 kcal | 147 | |
| Total fat | 8.4 g | 14.7 g | 19% | 7.5 +12% |
| Saturated fat | 3 g | 5.3 g | 27% | 2.9 |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g | 7.7 g | 3% | 11.2 −61% |
| Total sugars | 4.4 g | 7.7 g | 2.8 +55% | |
| Added sugars | 0.6 g | 1.1 g | 2% | 1.2 −48% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g | 2.8 g | 10% | 0.9 +75% |
| Protein | 12.2 g | 21.4 g | 43% | 8.4 +45% |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 1.1 g | 0.7 −10% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 54 Butter chicken products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other butter chicken
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
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
- Allergens
- MilkNuts
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 portion (175 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169247150
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Butter Chicken?
Butter Chicken contains 145 kcal per 100 g and about 254 kcal per serving (1 portion (175 g)).
How much sugar is in Butter Chicken?
Butter Chicken has 4.4 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 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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