Better Butter Chicken has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 13.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 29.8 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 30, for Better Butter Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 42% | |
Calories from Fat | 40% | |
Calories from Carbs | 18% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 755 IU | 15.1% | ||
Vitamin C | 15.4 mg | 25.7% | ||
Vitamin D | 3.2 IU | 0.8% | ||
Vitamin E | 1.1 mg | 3.5% | ||
Thiamin | 0.17 mg | 11.2% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.26 mg | 15.1% | ||
Niacin | 13.4 mg | 67.2% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.8 mg | 40.2% | ||
Folate | 24.8 mcg | 6.2% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.53 mcg | 8.9% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 1.4 mg | 14.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 94 mg | 9.4% | ||
Iron | 2.6 mg | 14.2% | ||
Magnesium | 56.8 mg | 14.2% | ||
Phosphorus | 297 mg | 29.7% | ||
Potassium | 695.3 mg | 19.9% | ||
Sodium | 560.6 mg | 23.4% | ||
Zinc | 1.7 mg | 11.1% | ||
Copper | 0.2 mg | 9.9% | ||
Manganese | 0.24 mg | 12.2% | ||
Selenium | 21.8 mcg | 31.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 13.2 g | 4.4% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 9.2% | ||
Sugars | 3.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 29.8 g | 59.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 12.7 g | 19.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 7 g | 35% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.7 g 19.5%
Saturated Fat 7 g 35%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 105.4 mg 35.1%
Sodium 560.6 mg 23.4%
Total Carbohydrates 13.2 g 4.4%
Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%
Sugars 3.7 g
Protein 29.8 g 59.6%
Vitamin A 15.1% Vitamin C 25.7%
Calcium 9.4% Iron 14.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 597
Protein 35 g | Carbs 17 g | Fat 42.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 278
Protein 8.5 g | Carbs 32 g | Fat 14.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 418
Protein 33.6 g | Carbs 70.7 g | Fat 3.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 321
Protein 40.5 g | Carbs 14.4 g | Fat 10.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 369
Protein 28.2 g | Carbs 24.2 g | Fat 17.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 281
Protein 15 g | Carbs 28 g | Fat 12.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 402
Protein 31.7 g | Carbs 22.6 g | Fat 21.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 243
Protein 19.8 g | Carbs 30 g | Fat 6.1 g