Butter Chicken
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Waitrose
Butter Chicken contains 145 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 175 g (175 g) provides about 254 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from protein and 12% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (145 kcal per 100 g).
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 | 145 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat L | 3 g | 15% |
| Sodium L | 240 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars L | 4.4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0.64 g | 1% |
| Protein L | 12.2 g | 24% |
% 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 34%
- Carbohydrates 12%
- Fat 53%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein12.2 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 12 g)
- Fat8.4 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 9.1 g)
- Saturated fat3 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 4.3 g)
- Sodium240 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 253 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Waitrose
- Barcode
- 5000169247150
- Label serving
- 1 portion (175 g)
- Category
- Butter chicken without side dishes
- Nutri-Score
- B as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Diced chicken breast (41%), half fat cream (milk), onion, tomato paste, low fat natural yogurt (milk), unsalted butter (milk) (4%), rapeseed oil, honey, garlic purée, ginger purée, ground cashew nuts, paprika, salt, chopped coriander, ground coriander, cumin, cornflour, ground fenugreek leaf, green chilli, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, chilli powder, colour (paprika extract), mace, ground ginger, white pepper, clove, ground bay leaf, nutmeg
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: OnionTomatoButterRapeseed (canola) oilHoneyGarlicSaltCinnamon
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 145 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 175 g (175 g): about 254 kcal.
Is Butter Chicken high in protein?
Butter Chicken contains 12.2 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 21.4 g in serving, 1 portion, 175 g (175 g). About 34% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is above the median (median 12 g).
How many carbs are in Butter Chicken?
Butter Chicken has 4.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 4.4 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 8.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Butter Chicken?
100 g contains 240 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 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5000169247150. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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