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Tikka masala paste
Tikka masala paste by Waitrose provides 124 kcal per 100 g, with 8.7 g of sugars and 2 g of protein. That is 48% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Indian-style sauces category and comes in a 180 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 0.25 jar (45 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 124 kcal | 56 kcal | 130 | |
| Total fat | 6.2 g | 2.8 g | 4% | 7.7 −20% |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 1.3 g | 7% | 2.7 +8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.9 g | 5.8 g | 2% | 11.8 +9% |
| Total sugars | 8.7 g | 3.9 g | 5.9 +48% | |
| Added sugars | 1.8 g | 0.8 g | 2% | 2.5 −29% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.2 g | 1.9 g | 7% | 2 +112% |
| Protein | 2 g | 0.9 g | 2% | 2.4 −16% |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 0.7 g | 2.7 −45% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, 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
Tomato purée, water, onion purée, creamed coconut (6%), c purée (5%), ginger purée (4%), ground coriander, sugar, rapeseed oil, papria, maize starch, salt, concentrated onion juice, chilli powder, acidity regulator (citric acid), yeast extract, turmeric, dried fenugreek, onion extract (salt, sunflower oil, onion oil), coriander, toasted onion powder, cassia, ginger, cumin, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, dill, fennel, mace, black pepper
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 180 g
- Serving size
- 0.25 jar (45 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169615737
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tikka masala paste?
Tikka masala paste contains 124 kcal per 100 g and about 56 kcal per serving (0.25 jar (45 g)).
How much sugar is in Tikka masala paste?
Tikka masala paste has 8.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Tikka masala paste healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
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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