Question 1

Which has fewer calories per 100g: Butter Chicken or Chicken Tikka Masala?

Accepted Answer

Chicken Tikka Masala has fewer calories at 153 kcal/100g, compared to Butter Chicken at 157 kcal/100g — a difference of 4 kcal per 100g. For weight loss, Chicken Tikka Masala is the leaner choice.

Question 2

Which has more protein: Butter Chicken or Chicken Tikka Masala?

Accepted Answer

Chicken Tikka Masala has more protein at 32g per 100g, versus 30g in Butter Chicken. If muscle building or satiety is your goal, Chicken Tikka Masala is the better pick.

Question 3

Is Butter Chicken or Chicken Tikka Masala better for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

For weight loss, Chicken Tikka Masala is the better option — it contains 153 kcal/100g vs 157 kcal/100g for Butter Chicken. However, portion size and total daily calorie intake matter most. Use DesiCalorie's calorie calculator to track your daily intake.

Question 4

Which is better for people with diabetes: Butter Chicken or Chicken Tikka Masala?

Accepted Answer

Butter Chicken has a glycemic index of 38 (Low). For Chicken Tikka Masala, GI data is not available. Consult your doctor for personalised advice.

Question 5

What is the main difference between Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala?

Accepted Answer

Butter Chicken (Indian) and Chicken Tikka Masala (Indian) differ mainly in caloric density and macronutrient composition. Butter Chicken contains 157 kcal/100g and Chicken Tikka Masala contains 153 kcal/100g. Protein-wise, Butter Chicken has 30g and Chicken Tikka Masala has 32g per 100g. Use the comparison table above for a complete nutrient-by-nutrient breakdown.

Question 6

How many calories are in Butter Chicken vs Chicken Tikka Masala per serving?

Accepted Answer

Butter Chicken contains 440 kcal per serving, while Chicken Tikka Masala contains 460 kcal per serving. Butter Chicken is lower in calories by 20 kcal per serving.

Nutrient	Butter Chicken	Chicken Tikka Masala	Diff	Better
Calories	157kcal	153kcal	+2.6%	Chicken Tikka Masala
Protein	30g	32g	-6.3%	Chicken Tikka Masala
Carbohydrates	14g	14g	0.0%	—
Fat	24g	26g	-7.7%	—
Fiber	2g	2g	0.0%	Chicken Tikka Masala
Sugar	8g	8g	0.0%	Chicken Tikka Masala
Sodium	680mg	640mg	+6.3%	Chicken Tikka Masala
Iron	2mg	—	—	Butter Chicken
Calcium	62mg	—	—	Butter Chicken
Potassium	490mg	—	—	Butter Chicken

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