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Butter Chicken Sauce
Butter Chicken Sauce by Tesco provides 138 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of sugars and 0.6 g of protein. That is 39% less 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 Indian-style sauces category and comes in a 500g pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 138 kcal | 130 +6% |
| Total fat | 11.7 g | 7.7 +51% |
| Saturated fat | 6.9 g | 2.7 +158% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.2 g | 11.8 −39% |
| Total sugars | 3.6 g | 5.9 −39% |
| Added sugars | 1.4 g | 2.5 −42% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 2 −42% |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 2.4 −75% |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 2.7 −80% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 35 Indian-style sauces products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other indian-style sauces
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, Tomato Purée, Onion, Double Cream (Milk) (4%), Single Cream (Milk) (4%), Modified Maize Starch, Butter (Milk) (3%), Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Ginger Purée, Cumin, Ground Coriander, Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Lactic Acid), Dried Garlic, Paprika, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Fenugreek, Colour (Paprika Extract), Cinnamon, Turmeric, Chilli Powder, Cardamom, Cumin Seed, Allspice, Ginger, Nutmeg, Clove, Fennel, Dill, Mace, Black Pepper. Allergy Advice For allergens, see ingredients in bold. Suitable for vegetarians 500ge
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 500g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5052320653287
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Butter Chicken Sauce?
Butter Chicken Sauce contains 138 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Butter Chicken Sauce?
Butter Chicken Sauce has 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Butter Chicken Sauce 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 Butter Chicken Sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Butter Chicken Sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 16, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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