Tikka Paste by Tesco

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Tikka Paste

by Tesco 200g in Curry pastes Barcode 5053526133795
Nutri-Score
Average nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food

Tikka Paste by Tesco provides 118 kcal per 100 g, with 6.2 g of sugars and 2.9 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Curry pastes category and comes in a 200g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
5.2 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2.2 g · Moderate
Sugars
6.2 g · Moderate
Salt
0.9 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 118 kcal 199 −41%
Total fat 5.2 g 13.4 −61%
Saturated fat 2.2 g 3.1 −29%
Carbohydrates 12.2 g 14.7 −17%
Total sugars 6.2 g 6
Added sugars 1.3 g 2.6 −52%
Dietary fiber 5.5 g 4.7 +18%
Protein 2.9 g 3.6 −20%
Salt 0.9 g 5.9 −85%

Category average across 200 Curry pastes products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other curry pastes

Calories lower 27%
Sugars higher 36%
Salt lower 7%
Saturated fat higher 45%
Protein top 59%
Fiber top 32%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Water, Tomato Purée (30%), Tomato (5%), Paprika, Ground Coriander (5%), Coriander (3%), Coconut (2.5%), Sugar, Onion Powder, Ginger Purée, Turmeric, Rapeseed Oil, Cumin, Acidity Regulator (Lactic Acid), Chilli Powder, Salt, Fenugreek, Cardamom, Dried Garlic, Potassium Chloride, Black Pepper, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Colour (Paprika Extract), Flavouring, Maltodextrin. Suitable for vegetarians

Palm oil freeMaybe veganVegetarian

Additives 3

High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
200g
Labels & certifications
Vegetarian
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5053526133795

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Tikka Paste?

Tikka Paste contains 118 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Tikka Paste?

Tikka Paste has 6.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Tikka Paste 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.

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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