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Chicken tikka masala
Chicken tikka masala by Chef Select provides 164 kcal per 100 g, with 2.3 g of sugars and 7.5 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Microwave meals category. Contains: celery, milk, nuts.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 450g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 kcal | 738 kcal | 139 +18% | |
| Total fat | 5.2 g | 23.4 g | 30% | 5.7 −9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 9.5 g | 48% | 2.1 |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g | 94.5 g | 34% | 14.2 +48% |
| Total sugars | 2.3 g | 10.4 g | 2.3 | |
| Added sugars | 1.6 g | 7.3 g | 15% | 0.8 +102% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.5 g | 6.8 g | 24% | 1.7 −11% |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 33.8 g | 68% | 6.9 +9% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 2 g | 0.8 −43% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1990 Microwave meals products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other microwave meals
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
44% Cooked Pilau Rice (Water, Basmati Rice, Butter (Milk), Cumin Seeds, Salt, Ground Turmeric), 36% Tikka Masala Sauce (Single Cream (Milk), Water, Onion, Concentrated Tomato Purée, Onion Purée, Rapeseed Oil, Garlic Purée, Ginger Purée, Sugar, Cashew Purée, Tandoori Masala Powder [Ground Coriander, iodised Salt (Salt, iodine), Ground Cumin, Ground Cinnamon, Sugar, Ground Chilli, Dried Lemon Juice, Ground Celery, Ground Cardamom, Dried Garlic, Dried Onion, Ground Black Pepper, Ground Ginger, Ground Bay Leaf, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid; Ground Clove, Ground Fenugreek, Colours: Paprika Extract, Curcumin; Natural Lemon Flavouring, Salt, Green Chilli Purée, Coriander, Ground Coriander, Cornflour, Dried Turmeric, Dried Cumin, Dried Chilli, Garam Masala [Ground Coriander, Ground Cumin, Ground Ginger, Ground Cassia, Ground Black Pepper, Ground Cloves], Ground Fenugreek Leaf, Lemon Oil), 20% Cooked Chicken Tikka Pieces (95% Chicken Breast, Dextrose, Sugar, Ground Spices [Coriander, Cumin, Cayenne, Black Pepper, Allspice], Dried Tomato, Cornflour, Dried Whey (Milk), Thickening Agent: Guar Gum; Dried Garlic, Salt, Beetroot Extract, Paprika Extract, Turmeric Extract, Dried Coriander, Dried Parsley, Flavouring).
- Allergens
- CeleryMilkNuts
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 450g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 20800970
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken tikka masala?
Chicken tikka masala contains 164 kcal per 100 g and about 738 kcal per serving (450g).
How much sugar is in Chicken tikka masala?
Chicken tikka masala has 2.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Chicken tikka masala 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 Chicken tikka masala vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Chicken tikka masala contain?
According to the label data it contains: Celery, Milk, Nuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 14, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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