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Waitrose Indian Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka masala ready meal
Waitrose Indian Chicken Tikka Masala by Waitrose provides 165 kcal per 100 g, with 5.8 g of sugars and 12.2 g of protein. That is 93% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Chicken tikka masala category. Contains: milk, nuts.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 150 +10% |
| Total fat | 17.6 g | 5.6 +216% |
| Saturated fat | 6.3 g | 2 +211% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.9 g | 16 −63% |
| Total sugars | 5.8 g | 3 +93% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0.7 −98% |
| Protein | 12.2 g | 8.5 +43% |
| Salt | 1 g | 1.1 −11% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 202 Chicken tikka masala products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other chicken tikka masala
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Diced chicken breast 47%, half cream (_milk_), onion, tomato, yogurt (_milk_), rapeseed oil, tomato purée, ginger purée, _cashew nut_, chopped coriander, garlic purée, paprika, sugar, salt, butter (_milk_), ground coriander, cornflour, chilli powder, oak smoked water, ground cumin, green chilli, turmeric, dried fenugreek leaf, cinnamon, colour paprika extract, ground ginger, black pepper, ground clove, ground bay leaf, lemon oil, nutmeg, ground cardamom
- Allergens
- MilkNuts
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169247082
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Waitrose Indian Chicken Tikka Masala?
Waitrose Indian Chicken Tikka Masala contains 165 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Waitrose Indian Chicken Tikka Masala?
Waitrose Indian Chicken Tikka Masala has 5.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Waitrose Indian Chicken Tikka Masala healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Waitrose Indian Chicken Tikka Masala vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Waitrose Indian 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 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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