Butter chicken vs chicken tikka masala: which is healthier?
Chicken tikka masala is more nutrient-dense, scoring 46/100 against 26/100 for butter chicken. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Butter chicken
170 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving (curry only): 320 g
Chicken tikka masala
134 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving (curry only): 350 g
Higher scoreWhich to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesChicken tikka masala170 vs 134 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even11 vs 11 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0.9 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even2.9 vs 3 g per 100 g
- More potassiumChicken tikka masala265 vs 300 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatChicken tikka masala5.7 vs 3.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Butter chicken, 100 g | Chicken tikka masala, 100 g | Butter chicken, 320 g | Chicken tikka masala, 350 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 kcal | 134 kcal | 544 kcal | 469 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 11 g | 35 g | 39 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.2 g | 5.5 g | 17 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 2.9 g | 3 g | 9.3 g | 10 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 1.1 g | 2.9 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 7.8 g | 38 g | 27 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.7 g | 3.1 g | 18 g | 11 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.8 mg | 4.7 mg | 12 mg | 17 mg |
| Vitamin A | 89 µg | 64 µg | 283 µg | 223 µg |
| Potassium | 265 mg | 300 mg | 848 mg | 1051 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 1 mg | 4 mg | 3.5 mg |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 39 mg | 126 mg | 137 mg |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 24 mg | 91 mg | 85 mg |
| Sodium | 332 mg | 279 mg | 1063 mg | 976 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.