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Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken by Waitrose provides 178 kcal per 100 g, with 5.4 g of sugars and 12 g of protein. That is 90% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C. It is listed in the Butter chicken category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 178 kcal | 178 kcal | 147 +21% | |
| Total fat | 11.5 g | 11.5 g | 15% | 7.5 +53% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 3.6 g | 18% | 2.9 +23% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.2 g | 6.2 g | 2% | 11.2 −45% |
| Total sugars | 5.4 g | 5.4 g | 2.8 +90% | |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 1.1 g | 4% | 0.9 +20% |
| Protein | 12 g | 12 g | 24% | 8.4 +42% |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 0.6 g | 0.7 −8% |
*% 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.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 portion (100 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5063210068951
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Butter Chicken?
Butter Chicken contains 178 kcal per 100 g and about 178 kcal per serving (1 portion (100 g)).
How much sugar is in Butter Chicken?
Butter Chicken has 5.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Butter Chicken healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 28, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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