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How many calories in
chicken tikka masala?

Chicken Tikka Masala is around 158 calories per 100g, with 12g of protein, 7g of carbs, and 9g of fat. Restaurant versions can vary by 30-50% depending on prep — these are mid-range estimates.

158
kcal · 100g
12g
Protein
7g
Carbs
9g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical chicken tikka masala serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
134 kcal
10.2g
4 oz (113g)
179 kcal
13.6g
1 cup (~150g)
237 kcal
18.0g
In your day

What 158 calories means.

Balanced — chicken tikka masala sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
8%
per 100g · 7.6g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking30 min
🏃 Running16 min
🚴 Cycling17 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Chicken Tikka Masala vs. similar foods.

How chicken tikka masala stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Chicken Tikka Masala
158 kcal / 100g
7.6g
158 kcal / 100g
5.1g
156 kcal / 100g
8.3g
160 kcal / 100g
5.6g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in chicken tikka masala?

Chicken Tikka Masala has approximately 158 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 134 calories.

How much protein is in chicken tikka masala?

12g of protein per 100g. That puts chicken tikka masala at roughly 7.6g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other prepared foods sources.

How do I log chicken tikka masala accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is chicken tikka masala good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Chicken Tikka Masala sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.