Indian curry has 155 kcal and 8.5 g fat per 100 g. Cream, ghee, and oil drive the calorie load. Restaurant portions average 300–400 g. The ghee and cream content makes Indian curries among the most calorie-dense restaurant entries — weigh the rice and curry separately.
How should I track Chicken tikka masala?
Chicken tikka masala is a good source of protein. Prepared foods like Chicken tikka masala can be tricky to track because the actual serving you get often differs from the label. Restaurant and deli portions are typically 30–50% larger than the stated serving size. A meta-analysis of dietary reporting (Wehling & Lusher, Am J Clin Nutr 2021) found that people underreport calorie intake by 25–30% on average — and prepared meals are a major contributor. The safest approach: weigh your actual portion as served. Also note that homemade and store-bought versions of the same dish can differ significantly in calories due to cooking methods and ingredients used.