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Chicken tikka
Chicken tikka by Tesco provides 147 kcal per 100 g, with 4.9 g of sugars and 12.3 g of protein. That is 80% 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 Ready to eat combination meals category. Contains: milk, nuts, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 half a pack microwaved (187 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 147 kcal | 275 kcal | 137 +7% | |
| Total fat | 8 g | 15 g | 19% | 5.2 +54% |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g | 6.4 g | 32% | 1.8 +86% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.9 g | 11 g | 4% | 14.9 −60% |
| Total sugars | 4.9 g | 9.2 g | 2.7 +80% | |
| Added sugars | 0.3 g | 0.6 g | 1% | 1 −68% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 2.2 g | 8% | 1.9 −36% |
| Protein | 12.3 g | 23 g | 46% | 7.3 +68% |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 1.1 g | 0.7 −12% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 142 Ready to eat combination meals products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other ready to eat combination meals
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cooked Marinated Chicken (35%) [Chicken Breast, Tomato Purée, Ginger Purée, Garlic Purée, Cornflour, Salt, Soya Oil, Yogurt Powder (Milk), Green Chilli Purée, Water, Palm Oil, Chilli Powder, Yogurt (Milk), Skimmed Milk, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Colour (Paprika Extract), Ginger Powder, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Mace, Fenugreek, Star Anise, Turmeric, Basil], Onion, Single Cream (Milk), Tomato Purée, Yogurt (Milk), Rapeseed Oil, Ground Cashew Nuts, Ginger Purée, Garlic Purée, Honey, Butter (Milk), Sugar, Coriander, Paprika, Salt, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Clove, Fennel, Chilli Powder, Cardamom Powder, Acid (Citric Acid), Lemon Oil, Bay Leaf, Colour (Paprika Extract). Made using Thai chicken. Allergy Advice For allergens, see ingredients in bold. Also, may contain peanuts and other nuts. Caution Although every care has been taken to remove bones, some may remain. This product can contain small fibres which come from the ginger purée. Recycling SLEEVE Recycle CLEAN TRAY Recycle FILM Don't recycle at home RECYCLE AT LARGE TESCO SUPERMARKET 400g e Tesco Stores Ltd., Welwyn Garden City AL7 1GA, U.K. Tesco 2024. SC4285 Not for EU
- Allergens
- MilkNutsSoybeans
- May contain traces
- NutsPeanuts
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 half a pack microwaved (187 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5059697730634
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken tikka?
Chicken tikka contains 147 kcal per 100 g and about 275 kcal per serving (1 half a pack microwaved (187 g)).
How much sugar is in Chicken tikka?
Chicken tikka has 4.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Chicken tikka 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 Chicken tikka vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Chicken tikka contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Nuts, Soybeans. It may also contain traces of peanuts. 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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