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Charlie Bigham's Chicken Tikka Masala nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Charlie Bigham's Chicken Tikka Masala is a ready meal, a complete dish cooked and packaged to reheat at home. Alongside the main ingredients it typically carries added salt, fat and other components of convenience food, which places it in NOVA group 4. The numbers below show what the pack delivers; it is a handy option, though the same dish cooked at home usually has less salt and saturated fat. It adds vitamins, minerals and fibre to your day. Work out what a pack delivers, for any age, below.
Charlie Bigham's Chicken Tikka Masala nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Charlie Bigham's Chicken Tikka Masala nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (402g)
Energy
178
716
Fat
8.2g
33g
of which saturates
3.7g
14.9g
Carbohydrate
18.4g
74g
of which sugars
2.5g
10g
of which added sugars
0.5g
2g
Fibre
1.5g
6g
Protein
7g
28.1g
Salt
0.66g
2.7g
Calories, saturated fat and salt, by age
For a whole ready meal the numbers that matter most are calories, saturated fat and salt. The tables below set each against age-appropriate guidance.
Calories in Charlie Bigham's Chicken Tikka Masala by age
One serving (402g) provides about 716 calories. Set against a typical day's energy, that is a large share of the total, more so for younger children.
Age group
Typical daily calories
In one serving (402g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
716kcal
32%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
716kcal
29%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
716kcal
35%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
716kcal
41%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
716kcal
46%
Sugar in Charlie Bigham's Chicken Tikka Masala
One serving (402g) contains about 10.0g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 2.0g of it is added in cooking, with the rest coming naturally from ingredients such as vegetables, tomato or dairy. Added (free) sugar is the part that counts toward the daily limit the NHS sets, shown by age below.
Age group
Daily free sugar limit
In one serving (402g)
% of that
Adult
30g
2g
7%
Age 15 to 18
30g
2g
7%
Age 11 to 14
30g
2g
7%
Age 7 to 10
24g
2g
8%
Age 4 to 6
19g
2g
11%
Estimated figure. UK labels declare total sugars only, not added sugars, so the added amount here is estimated from the total by subtracting the sugar typically found naturally in a dish of this type. Treat it as a guide, not a label value.
Fat in Charlie Bigham's Chicken Tikka Masala: high, mostly saturated
Charlie Bigham's Chicken Tikka Masala is naturally high in fat, with about 32.96g per portion, and most of it is saturated (14.87g). There is 0g of added fat, but the table shows how the saturated fat compares with the daily maximum, so it is best enjoyed in smaller amounts.
Age group
Max saturated fat
In one serving (402g)
% of that
Adult
24g
15g
62%
Age 15 to 18
30g
15g
50%
Age 11 to 14
25g
15g
59%
Age 7 to 10
22g
15g
68%
Age 4 to 6
18g
15g
83%
Salt in Charlie Bigham's Chicken Tikka Masala by age
Because charlie bigham's chicken tikka masala is salted, a portion carries about 2.65g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.
Age group
Max salt
In one serving (402g)
% of that
Adult
6g
2.65g
44%
Age 15 to 18
6g
2.65g
44%
Age 11 to 14
6g
2.65g
44%
Age 7 to 10
5g
2.65g
53%
Age 4 to 6
3g
2.65g
88%
Protein in Charlie Bigham's Chicken Tikka Masala by age
One serving (402g) provides about 28.1g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one serving (402g)
% of that
Adult
50g
28g
56%
Age 15 to 18
55g
28g
51%
Age 11 to 14
42g
28g
67%
Age 7 to 10
28g
28g
100%
Age 4 to 6
20g
28g
140%
Is Charlie Bigham's Chicken Tikka Masala processed?
Yes. Charlie Bigham's Chicken Tikka Masala is an ultra-processed food (NOVA group 4). Ready meals are formulated with added salt, fats, starches and additives to survive packaging and reheating. As an occasional convenience that is fine, but cooking the same dish at home usually means less salt and saturated fat and no additives.
Charlie Bigham's Chicken Tikka Masala nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in charlie bigham's chicken tikka masala?
One serving (402g) has about 716 calories.
How many calories are in charlie bigham's chicken tikka masala?
One serving (402g) has about 716 calories.
Is charlie bigham's chicken tikka masala good for you?
Charlie Bigham's Chicken Tikka Masala is convenient, but as an ultra-processed meal it is often high in salt and saturated fat, so best balanced with fresher meals across the week.
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Nutrition data from McCance and Widdowson and UK FoodData Central, per 100g raw edible portion; values are reference figures and can vary by variety and ripeness. Reference intakes: EU NRVs for labelling and UK RNIs (SACN) for age-based needs. For guidance only.
