Butter Chicken
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Sainsbury's
Butter Chicken contains 160 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from protein and 11% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 134 kcal per 100 g across 55 products.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 160 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 9.8 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat L | 4.5 g | 23% |
| Sodium L | 224 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 2 g | 4% |
| Protein L | 13.1 g | 26% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 33%
- Carbohydrates 11%
- Fat 56%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein13.1 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 6.9 g)
- Sugars4 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 2.1 g)
- Fat9.8 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 6 g)
- Saturated fat4.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium224 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 240 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 01191073
- Category
- Butter chicken
- Packaging
- en:card-sleeve
- Nutri-Score
- B as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
16% Fat Cream (Cows' Milk), Water, Tomato Paste, Onion, Butter (Cows' Milk) (4%), Garlic Purée, Ginger Purée, Cashew Nut, Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Coriander Leaf, Smoked Paprika, Green Chilli Purée, Coriander, Cumin, Lemon Juice, Fenugreek, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Mace, Colour: Paprika Extract, Ginger Powder, White Pepper, Chilli Powder, Paprika, Clove, Nutmeg, and Bay Leaf.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: TomatoOnionButterGarlicSugarRapeseed (canola) oilSaltCinnamonMilk
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butter Chicken Fjordland | 159 | 6.3 g | 14 g | 8.6 g |
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| Butter Chicken Coop | 153 | 5.7 g | 17 g | 6.7 g |
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| Indian Delhi Butter Chicken M&S Collection | 168 | 13.6 g | 5.6 g | 10 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Butter Chicken?
100 g of Butter Chicken has 160 kcal.
Is Butter Chicken high in protein?
Butter Chicken contains 13.1 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 33% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 6.9 g).
How many carbs are in Butter Chicken?
Butter Chicken has 4.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Butter Chicken?
Butter Chicken contains 9.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.5 g is saturated (23% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Butter Chicken?
100 g contains 224 mg of sodium, 10% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 5, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 01191073. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 5, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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