Butter Chicken Nutrition Facts

Butter Chicken, per 1 plate, contains 346 calories, 26 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrates, and 22 g of fat. Every value below is returned live by the TastyAPI model.

Nutrition insights

High proteinHigh in saturated fat

30% protein   13% carbs   57% fat

  • Protein density. About 7.5 g of protein per 100 calories — a moderate protein source.
  • Stands out for. Niacin (47% DV), Selenium (45% DV), Vitamin A (39% DV), Vitamin B6 (35% DV), Vitamin B12 (33% DV), Phosphorus (26% DV).
  • Best for. high-protein & muscle-building diets; low-carb & keto plans; calorie-controlled eating.
  • Go easy if. you are watching saturated fat.

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 plate

Calories346
Total fat22 g34%
Saturated fat12 g60%
Trans fat0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat2 g
Monounsaturated fat7 g
Cholesterol95 mg32%
Sodium780 mg33%
Total carbohydrate11 g4%
Dietary fiber2 g8%
Total sugars5 g
Added sugars3 g
Protein26 g52%

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin A350 mcg
Vitamin C12 mg
Vitamin D0.2 mcg
Vitamin E2.5 mg
Vitamin K10 mcg
Thiamin0.1 mg
Riboflavin0.2 mg
Niacin7.5 mg
Vitamin B60.6 mg
Folate30 mcg
Vitamin B120.8 mcg
Calcium150 mg15%
Iron2.5 mg14%
Magnesium35 mg
Phosphorus320 mg
Potassium550 mg12%
Zinc2.2 mg
Selenium25 mcg
Copper0.2 mg
Manganese0.5 mg

Dietary

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

Allergens

Contains

dairymilk

May contain

wheat (if served with naan)

What's in it

Estimated contribution of each main ingredient.

IngredientWeightCalProteinCarbsFat
Chicken thigh, boneless, skinless150 g21022 g0 g13 g
Butter20 g1500 g0 g17 g
Heavy cream (30 % fat)30 g1001 g2 g9 g
Tomato puree50 g151 g4 g0 g
Onion, diced30 g120.3 g3 g0 g
Garlic & ginger paste10 g80.3 g2 g0 g
Spice blend (garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili)5 g50.2 g1 g0.2 g
Sugar (added)5 g200 g5 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 346 calories per 1 plate.

How much protein is in butter chicken?

Butter Chicken provides about 26 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.