Butter Chicken Nutrition Facts

Butter Chicken, per 1 plate, contains 462 calories, 30.2 g of protein, 15.4 g of carbohydrates, and 31.1 g of fat. Every value below is returned live by the TastyAPI model.

Nutrition insights

High proteinHigh in saturated fat

26% protein   13% carbs   61% fat

  • Protein density. About 6.5 g of protein per 100 calories — a moderate protein source.
  • Stands out for. Niacin (61% DV), Selenium (45% DV), Vitamin B6 (44% DV), Vitamin B12 (25% DV), Manganese (24% DV), Vitamin A (20% DV).
  • Best for. high-protein & muscle-building diets.
  • Go easy if. you are watching saturated fat.

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 plate

Calories462
Total fat31.1 g40%
Saturated fat16.8 g84%
Trans fat0.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat2.9 g
Monounsaturated fat8.7 g
Cholesterol115 mg38%
Sodium720 mg30%
Total carbohydrate15.4 g5%
Dietary fiber3.2 g13%
Total sugars6.5 g
Added sugars4 g
Protein30.2 g60%

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin A180 mcg
Vitamin C4.2 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E2.1 mg
Vitamin K8 mcg
Thiamin0.1 mg
Riboflavin0.2 mg
Niacin9.8 mg
Vitamin B60.8 mg
Folate30 mcg
Vitamin B120.6 mcg
Calcium150 mg15%
Iron2.6 mg15%
Magnesium30 mg
Phosphorus210 mg
Potassium620 mg18%
Zinc2.1 mg
Selenium25 mcg
Copper0.2 mg
Manganese0.6 mg

Dietary

  • — Vegetarian
  • — Vegan
  • — Gluten-free
  • ✓ Kosher
  • ✓ Halal

Allergens

Contains

dairysoy (in some commercial garam masala blends)

May contain

gluten (if served with naan or in a kitchen handling wheat)

What's in it

Estimated contribution of each main ingredient.

IngredientWeightCalProteinCarbsFat
Boneless chicken thigh (skinless)150 g22523 g0 g15 g
Unsalted butter15 g1080.1 g0 g12.1 g
Heavy cream (35% fat)30 g1021 g2.5 g9.5 g
Tomato puree50 g200.9 g4 g0.2 g
Onion (finely diced)30 g120.3 g2.8 g0 g
Garlic (minced)5 g70.3 g1.5 g0 g
Fresh ginger (minced)5 g40.1 g0.9 g0 g
Spice blend (garam masala, chili powder, salt, sugar)10 g250.9 g4.5 g0.6 g
Fresh cilantro5 g10.1 g0.2 g0 g

About butter chicken

Butter Chicken is an Indian curry of chicken in a spiced tomato, butter, and cream sauce. The breakdown above is generated on demand by the TastyAPI Nutrition API — the same call your app would make — and cached here. Values are estimates that vary with recipe, portion, and preparation.

Common questions

How many calories are in butter chicken?

Butter Chicken has about 462 calories per 1 plate.

How much protein is in butter chicken?

Butter Chicken provides about 30.2 g of protein per 1 plate.

Is butter chicken healthy?

On the plus side, it is high in protein. Watch the saturated fat if you are tracking your intake.

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Generated live by the TastyAPI nutrition model and cached. Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary with recipe and portion.