Calories in Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken has about 360 calories per 1 katori (150 g), with 21 g protein, 9 g carbs and 27 g fat. Per 100 g it has 240 kcal.

Compare: Tandoori Chicken vs Butter Chicken

Good protein sourceMostly fat
360kcal
Calories · 1 katori (150 g)
21g
Protein · 1 katori (150 g)
9g
Carbs · 1 katori (150 g)
27g
Fat · 1 katori (150 g)
Carbs 10%Protein 23%Fat 67%share of calories

Butter Chicken calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (150 g)360 kcal21 g9 g27 g
100 g240 kcal14 g6 g18 g

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Butter Chicken nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 katori (150 g)
Calories240 kcal360 kcal
Protein14 g21 g
Carbohydrates6 g9 g
Fat18 g27 g
Fibre1 g1.5 g
Sugar4 g6 g
Sodium450 mg675 mg
Calcium60 mg90 mg
Iron1.2 mg1.8 mg
Potassium240 mg360 mg
Vitamin C3 mg4.5 mg

Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB). Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Butter Chicken healthy?

  • ●Butter Chicken is moderately calorie-dense at 240 kcal per 100 g. About 10% of its calories come from carbs, 23% from protein and 67% from fat.
  • ●It can fit a fat-loss diet in a measured portion. Add vegetables or a salad and go easy on the oil or butter.
  • ●With 21 g protein in 1 katori (150 g), it makes a solid contribution to a muscle-building day. Most active adults aim for about 1.6 g protein per kg of body weight.

To burn it off: 1 katori (150 g) (360 kcal) takes about 72 min of brisk walking or 33 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Butter Chicken: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Butter Chicken?

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One serving of Butter Chicken, 1 katori (150 g), has roughly 360 calories, with 21 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates, 27 g fat and 1.5 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Butter Chicken?

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100 g of Butter Chicken has 240 kcal, with 14 g protein, 6 g carbs, 18 g fat, 1 g fibre and 4 g sugar.

How much protein is in Butter Chicken?

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Butter Chicken has 14 g protein per 100 g (21 g in 1 katori (150 g)). Protein provides about 23% of its calories.

Is Butter Chicken good for weight loss?

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In moderation. At 240 kcal per 100 g it can fit a weight-loss diet if your total daily calories stay in a deficit and the meal includes protein and vegetables.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Butter Chicken?

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Burning roughly 360 kcal takes about 72 minutes of brisk walking or 33 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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