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Taste The Difference Chicken Tikka Masala
Taste The Difference Chicken Tikka Masala by Sainsbury's provides 139 kcal per 100 g, with 3.5 g of sugars and 7.9 g of protein. That is 29% more 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 Ready to eat combination meals category. Contains: milk, nuts.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 pack (400 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 139 kcal | 556 kcal | 137 | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 24 g | 31% | 5.2 +16% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 9.2 g | 46% | 1.8 +26% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.7 g | 50.8 g | 18% | 14.9 −15% |
| Total sugars | 3.5 g | 14 g | 2.7 +29% | |
| Added sugars | 0.4 g | 1.5 g | 3% | 1 −64% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.3 g | 5.2 g | 19% | 1.9 −30% |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 31.6 g | 63% | 7.3 +8% |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 1.7 g | 0.7 −35% |
*% 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
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Ingredients
Cooked Saffron Pilau Rice (Water, Basmati Rice, Onion, Skimmed Cows' Milk, Rapeseed Oil, Mint, Lemon Juice, Salt, Cardamom, Turmeric, Cardamom Pod, Mace, Saffron), Chargrilled Marinated Chicken (20%) (Chicken Breast, Low Fat Yogurt (Cows' Milk), Cornflour, Coriander Leaf, Rapeseed Oil, Ginger Purée, Garlic Purée, Paprika, Turmeric, Salt, Coriander, Cumin, Cinnamon, Clove, Colour: Paprika Extract; White Pepper, Chilli Powder, Bay Leaf), 16% Fat Cream (Cows' Milk), Onion, Tomato Paste, Red Pepper, Garlic Purée, Ginger Purée, Water, Rapeseed Oil, Cashew Nut, Sugar, Butter (Cows' Milk), Salt, Paprika, Coriander Leaf, Green Chilli Purée, Cumin, Chicken Gelatine, Fenugreek, Coriander, Turmeric, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove, Colour: Paprika Extract; White Pepper, Chilli Powder, Bay Leaf
- Allergens
- MilkNuts
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 pack (400 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00242103
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Taste The Difference Chicken Tikka Masala?
Taste The Difference Chicken Tikka Masala contains 139 kcal per 100 g and about 556 kcal per serving (1 pack (400 g)).
How much sugar is in Taste The Difference Chicken Tikka Masala?
Taste The Difference Chicken Tikka Masala has 3.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Taste The Difference 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 Taste The Difference Chicken Tikka Masala vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Taste The Difference Chicken Tikka Masala contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Nuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 1, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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