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Tikka masala cooking sauce
Tikka masala cooking sauce by Tesco provides 74 kcal per 100 g, with 5.5 g of sugars and 1 g of protein. That is 13% 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 Cooking Sauces category. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 160g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | 118 kcal | 115 −36% | |
| Total fat | 3.7 g | 5.9 g | 8% | 6.9 −46% |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 1.1 g | 6% | 1.7 −58% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.9 g | 14.2 g | 5% | 9.8 −9% |
| Total sugars | 5.5 g | 8.8 g | 6.3 −13% | |
| Added sugars | 2.8 g | 4.4 g | 9% | 2.6 +6% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 1.7 −64% |
| Protein | 1 g | 1.6 g | 3% | 2.7 −63% |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 1.1 g | 1.6 −56% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 134 Cooking Sauces products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cooking sauces
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, Tomato (14%), Tomato Purée, Onion (8%), Yogurt (Milk) (7%), Single Cream (Milk), Modified Maize Starch, Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Coriander, Dried Onion, Cumin, Salt, Ground Coriander, Ginger Purée, Onion Purée, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Cardamom, Acidity Regulators (Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid), Paprika, Colour (Paprika Extract), Turmeric, Ginger Powder, Chilli Powder, Cinnamon, Dried Fenugreek Leaf, Dried Garlic, Fenugreek, Garlic Powder, Cumin Seed, Fennel, Clove, Black Pepper, Black Onion Seed.
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 160g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5057373870841
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tikka masala cooking sauce?
Tikka masala cooking sauce contains 74 kcal per 100 g and about 118 kcal per serving (160g).
How much sugar is in Tikka masala cooking sauce?
Tikka masala cooking sauce has 5.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Tikka masala cooking 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 Tikka masala cooking sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Tikka masala cooking sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. 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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