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Tikka masala sauce
Tikka masala sauce by Waitrose provides 80 kcal per 100 g, with 4.1 g of sugars and 1.3 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 Tikka masala sauce category and comes in a 450 g pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 112g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 kcal | 90 kcal | 108 −26% | |
| Total fat | 4.6 g | 5.2 g | 7% | 6.3 −28% |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 1.2 g | 6% | 1.7 −36% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.4 g | 8.3 g | 3% | 9.7 −24% |
| Total sugars | 4.1 g | 4.6 g | 4.7 −13% | |
| Added sugars | 2 g | 2.2 g | 4% | 1.3 +53% |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 2.2 g | 8% | 1.9 +6% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 1.5 g | 3% | 2.2 −41% |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 0.6 g | 1.3 −57% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 57 Tikka masala sauce products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other tikka masala sauce
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, single cream (milk) (7%), tomatoes (6%), yogurt (4%) (whole milk, skimmed milk powder), concentrated tomato purée (3%), modified maine starch, sugar, rapeseed oil, dried onions, dried coriander leaf (1.0%), ginger purée, garlic purée, ground coriander (1.0%), ground paprika, salt, ground smoked paprika, acidity regulator (lactic acid), ground cumin, ground turmeric ground fenugreek (0.2%), colour (paprika extract), ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, ground fennel, ground chilli, ground clove, dried fenugreek leaf ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens see ingredients in bold. May also contain peanuts and nuts
- Allergens
- Milk
- May contain traces
- NutsPeanuts
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 450 g
- Serving size
- 112g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169619728
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tikka masala sauce?
Tikka masala sauce contains 80 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (112g).
How much sugar is in Tikka masala sauce?
Tikka masala sauce has 4.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Tikka masala 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 sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Tikka masala sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. It may also contain traces of nuts, 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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