Chicken tikka masala
Sukhi's Chicken Tikka Masala
36 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 52
Sukhi's Chicken Tikka Masala scores 52 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points Saturated fat 2.8 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Chicken Tikka Masala
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 2.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 1.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Protein 14.8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 48.5 = 51.5 → 52
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 107 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.9 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g |
| Added sugars | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Protein | 14.8 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g |
Serving: 1 serving (142 g)
Ingredients
- WHITE CHICKEN
- TIKKA SAUCE (TOMATO PASTE, WATER, CREAM, CANE SUGAR, GINGER EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, VINEGAR, GARLIC, CHICKPEA FLOUR, ONIONS, SPICES, BUTTER, SAUCE, RICE FLOUR, SALT, JALAPEÑO, CARAMELIZED ONION, CURRY PASTE, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN, CILANTRO, ONION POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, TURMERIC POWDER, FENUGREEK LEAVES, GARLIC POWDER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, CARDAMOM OLEORESIN) (not recognized)
- WATER
- SUGAR (high concern)
- SALT
- BAKING SODA
Label text, as published
WHITE CHICKEN, TIKKA SAUCE [TOMATO PASTE, WATER, CREAM, CANE SUGAR, GINGER EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, VINEGAR, GARLIC, CHICKPEA FLOUR, ONIONS, SPICES, BUTTER (CULTURED CREAM, SALT), SAUCE CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF RICE FLOUR, SALT, JALAPEÑO, CARAMELIZED ONION (ONIONS, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL), CURRY PASTE (GARLIC, LEMONGRASS, SPICES, SALT, SHALLOT, KAFFIR LIME PEEL, TURMERIC), PAPRIKA OLEORESIN, CILANTRO, ONION POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, TURMERIC POWDER, FENUGREEK LEAVES, GARLIC POWDER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, CARDAMOM OLEORESIN], WATER, SUGAR, SALT, BAKING SODA. CONTAINS: MILK (CREAM)
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Sukhi's
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org