Butter Chicken
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Thrifty Kitchens
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Butter Chicken contains 480 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 300 g (300 g) provides about 1,440 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from fat, with 21% 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.
100 g provides 17% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 11% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 480 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 27 g | 35% |
| Saturated fat L | 12 g | 60% |
| Trans fat L | 1 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 85 mg | 28% |
| Sodium L | 850 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 9.5 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars L | 3 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0.72 g | 1% |
| Protein L | 19 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A L | 17 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.48 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.044 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.023 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.023 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 2.7 mg | 17% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.42 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.051 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) L | 4.8 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.053 µg | 2% |
| Calcium L | 75 mg | 6% |
| Iron L | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium L | 10.3 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus L | 68.2 mg | 5% |
| Potassium L | 400 mg | 9% |
| Zinc L | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper L | 0.017 mg | 2% |
| Manganese L | 0.018 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium L | 2.8 µg | 5% |
| Iodine L | 4 µg | 3% |
% 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 21%
- Carbohydrates 11%
- Fat 68%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein19 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 6.9 g)
- Fiber2 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.86 g)
- Sugars3 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 2.1 g)
- Fat27 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 6 g)
- Saturated fat12 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium850 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 240 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water78.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0.016 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 11.5 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 78.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Thrifty Kitchens
- Barcode
- 0774147005975
- Quantity
- 1.5kg
- Label serving
- 300 g
- Category
- Butter chicken
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Water, Chicken breast, Basmati rice, Whipping cream (cream, milk, dextrose, carrageenan), Onion, Canola oil, Tomato paste (tomatoes, citric acid), Butter, Ginger, Minced garlic (garlic, citric acid), Salt, Spices, Herbs
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: RiceCreamOnionRapeseed (canola) oilTomatoButterGarlicSaltMilk
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butter Chicken with rice Woolworths | 398 | 21 g | 60.6 g | 8.8 g |
| Classic Butter Chicken THE SPICE TAILOR | 254 | 3.3 g | 8.9 g | 7.7 g |
| Butter Chicken Hart & Soul | 201 | 6.5 g | 30 g | 6.4 g |
| Butter Chicken M&S Food | 192 | 13.6 g | 5.6 g | 12.7 g |
| Oven Bake Tandoori Style Butter Chicken Tesco | 186 | 21 g | 5.2 g | 8.7 g |
| Creamy Butter Chicken Specially Selected | 184 | 14.1 g | 5.1 g | 11.6 g |
| Indian butter chicken with rice Let's dish | 184 | 8.7 g | 14.4 g | 13.5 g |
| Butter Chicken Youfoodz Fuel'd | 180 | 8.2 g | 19.9 g | 7.2 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 480 kcal. Serving, 300 g (300 g): about 1,440 kcal.
Is Butter Chicken high in protein?
Butter Chicken contains 19 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 57 g in serving, 300 g (300 g). About 21% 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 9.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 3 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 27 g of fat per 100 g, of which 12 g is saturated (60% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Butter Chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (17% DV) and iron (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Butter Chicken?
100 g contains 850 mg of sodium, 37% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated April 1, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0774147005975. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 1, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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