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Butter chicken: Calories, Protein & Macros
A 1 large piece serving of Butter chicken has 377 kcal, 30g protein, 10.2g carbs and 23.9g fat — 8g of protein per 100 kcal. It's a non-vegetarian cooked dish from the non-veg group, logged directly in IRONSLOG's 1,579-item Indian food database.
What's in a standard serving of Butter chicken?
A 1 large piece serving has 377 kcal, 30g protein, 10.2g carbohydrate, 23.9g fat and 3.6g fiber. Per 100 g it's 137 kcal, 10.9g protein, 3.7g carbs and 8.7g fat — use the per-100g figures to rescale for whatever portion is actually eaten.
How does Butter chicken fit a cut vs a bulk?
At 8g of protein per 100 kcal, Butter chicken is protein-dense relative to its calories — useful on a calorie deficit (a cut) because it helps hit a daily protein target without spending many of the day's remaining calories. It fits a calorie surplus (a bulk) just as easily; on a bulk, the calorie cost matters less, so portion size is usually driven by appetite and total daily targets rather than by protein efficiency.
How much Butter chicken should I eat?
The dataset's reference serving is 1 large piece (275 g), giving the 377 kcal and 30g protein above. Most people fit 1-2 servings into a single meal depending on the rest of the plate and their daily calorie target — log the actual amount eaten in IRONSLOG rather than assuming one fixed serving every time.
What can I swap for Butter chicken?
- Fish curry — non-vegetarian, 111 kcal per 100 g, 7.9g protein per 100 kcal
- Chicken curry — non-vegetarian, 129 kcal per 100 g, 9.1g protein per 100 kcal
- Tandoori chicken — non-vegetarian, 145 kcal per 100 g, 11.2g protein per 100 kcal
| Metric | Per 1 large piece | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 377 kcal | 137 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g | 10.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.2 g | 3.7 g |
| Fat | 23.9 g | 8.7 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 1.3 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 8 g | 8 g |
Key takeaways
- A 1 large piece serving of Butter chicken has 377 kcal and 30g protein.
- Butter chicken carries 8g of protein per 100 kcal — protein-dense relative to its calories.
- It's a non-vegetarian cooked dish in the non-veg group.
- Nutrition data is from the Indian Nutrient Databank / IFCT 2017, not estimated.
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Try IRONSLOG freeFrequently asked questions
How much protein is in Butter chicken?
10.9g per 100 g, or 30g in a 1 large piece serving — 8g of protein per 100 kcal.
Is Butter chicken vegetarian?
No — Butter chicken is non-vegetarian.
Can I log Butter chicken in IRONSLOG?
Yes — Butter chicken is one of the 1,579 items in IRONSLOG's Indian food database, searchable directly from the nutrition log.