Calories in Chicken tikka masala

Per 1 portion, 350 g

580calories

About 29% of a 2,000 calorie day. Your own number is probably not 2,000 — the calculator works out what it should be.

Chicken tikka masala has 580 calories per 1 portion, 350 g. That is about 29% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 32.0 g of protein, 22.0 g of carbohydrate, 39.0 g of fat and 3.5 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 166 calories and 9.1 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as high in protein. Cream and butter in the sauce carry most of the calories, not the chicken.

Calories and macros

Per 1 portion, 350 gServingPer 100 g% of daily intake
Calories580 kcal166 kcal29%
Protein32.0 g9.1 g64%
Carbohydrate22.0 g6.3 g8%
Fat39.0 g11.1 g56%
Fibre3.5 g1.0 g12%

Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.

What this is good for

High in proteinAt least 20% of its calories come from protein.

These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.

Worth knowing

Cream and butter in the sauce carry most of the calories, not the chicken.
Nothing here needs banning. Knowing the number and planning for it beats trying to avoid it.
Eat it from a plate rather than the packet — portion size is what decides whether it matters.

Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.

Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.

Common questions about chicken tikka masala

How many calories are in chicken tikka masala?

Chicken tikka masala has 580 calories per 1 portion, 350 g, which is about 29% of a 2,000-calorie day.

How many calories are in 100 g of chicken tikka masala?

100 g of chicken tikka masala contains 166 calories.

How much protein is in chicken tikka masala?

One serving of 1 portion, 350 g provides 32.0 g of protein — 9.1 g per 100 g, or 64% of the 50 g daily reference intake.

How many carbs are in chicken tikka masala?

One serving of 1 portion, 350 g contains 22.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 3.5 g is fibre.

What is chicken tikka masala a good source of?

Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, chicken tikka masala qualifies as high in protein. At least 20% of its calories come from protein.

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