Calories in Butter Chicken
A restaurant serving of butter chicken (about 300 g) has roughly 550-580 calories, or around 190 calories per 100 g. The tomato gravy is enriched with butter and cream, which is where most of the calories come from — the chicken itself is comparatively lean. Rice or naan on the side typically adds another 250-400 calories to the meal.
Butter Chicken Nutrition Facts (per 100 g)
| Calories | 190 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg |
Typical reference values. Real dishes vary with ingredients, oil, portion size, and cooking method. Source: USDA-style reference values, pending dietitian verification.
Butter Chicken Calories by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (200 g) | 200 g | ~380 kcal |
| 1 restaurant serving (300 g) | 300 g | ~570 kcal |
| Half serving (150 g) | 150 g | ~290 kcal |
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The signature sauce is finished with butter and heavy cream, which adds concentrated fat calories that leaner tomato- or yogurt-based curries do not have. The same weight of chicken karahi or tandoori chicken typically runs lower.
Yes, in controlled portions — a one-cup serving at about 380 calories with a small portion of rice can fit a calorie-deficit routine. Lighter home versions using yogurt or light cream instead of heavy cream cut the count further.
About 12 g per 100 g, so a 300 g restaurant serving provides roughly 35 g of protein. It is a solid protein source; the consideration is the fat content of the sauce rather than the chicken.
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