Trader Joe's
Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice
12.5oz
BARCODE:00990325
CATEGORIES:Meals, Meats And Their Products, Meals With Meat, Rice Dishes, Poultry Meals, Meals With Chicken, Microwave Meals, Butter Chicken
PACKAGING:Plastic
ORIGIN:Canada
COUNTRIES:United States
STORES:Trader Joe's
Labels
Nutri-Score
Poor nutritional quality
Poor nutritional qualityNOVA Group
Processed foods
Processed foodsGreen-Score
High environmental impact
High environmental impactHealth
Nutrition
Label
Poor nutritional qualityNutrient levels
Fat in moderate quantity (13%)
What you need to know
• A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
• Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
Saturated fat in moderate quantity (4.5%)
What you need to know
• A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
• Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
Sugars in low quantity (3%)
What you need to know
• A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
• Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
• Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
Salt in high quantity (1.6%)
What you need to know
• A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
• Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
• Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
• Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
• Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact sheet - Salt reduction
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Salt: the facts
Nutrition label
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | As sold for 100 g / 100 ml |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~ 1,738 kJ (113 kcal) |
| FAT | 13 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.08 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49 g |
| Sugars | 3 g |
| Added sugars | 0.28 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g |
| Proteins | 24 g |
| Salt | 1.6 g |
| Sodium | 0.64 g |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin D | 0 g |
| Minerals | |
| Potassium | 0.53 g |
| Calcium | 0.05 g |
| Iron | 0 g |
| Fruits, vegetables and legumes | ~ 2.03 % |
| Choline | 0 g |
Nutrition facts (Detailed data)
| Nutrition facts | As sold for 100 g / 100 ml | As sold Per 100 g (packaging) | As sold Per serving (354 g) (packaging) | As sold Per 100 g (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | ~ 1,738 kJ (113 kcal) | ? (113 kcal) | ? (400 kcal) | ? |
| FAT | 13 g | 13 g | 13 g | ? |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g | 4.5 g | 4.5 g | ? |
| Trans fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | ? |
| Cholesterol | 0.08 g | 0.08 g | 0.08 g | ? |
| Carbohydrates | 49 g | 49 g | 49 g | ? |
| Sugars | 3 g | 3 g | 3 g | ? |
| Added sugars | 0.28 g | 0.28 g | ? | ~ 0 g |
| Starch | 0 g | 0 g | ? | ? |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 2 g | 2 g | ? |
| Proteins | 24 g | 24 g | 24 g | ? |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 1.6 g | ? | ? |
| Sodium | 0.64 g | 0.64 g | 0.64 g | ? |
| Vitamins | ||||
| Vitamin D | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | ? |
| Minerals | ||||
| Potassium | 0.53 g | 0.53 g | 0.53 g | ? |
| Calcium | 0.05 g | 0.05 g | 0.05 g | ? |
| Iron | 0 g | 0.51 mg | 0 g | ? |
| Fruits, vegetables and legumes | ~ 2.03 % | ? | ? | ~ 2.03 % |
| Choline | 0 g | 0 g | ? | ? |
Serving size
1 container (354 g)
Estimated Activity Time
Approximate time needed to burn the energy in 100 g / 100 ml: 1,738 kJ. Reference adult weight: 70 kg. Energy density: Moderate.
Walking
101 min (~10,134 steps)
Swimming
61 min
Bicycling
47 min
Running
35 min
Ingredients
Ingredients image
Ingredients list
CHICKEN AND SAUCE (COOKED CHICKEN, WATER, WHIPPING CREAM [CREAM, MILK], CONCENTRATED CRUSHED TOMATOES, ONION, CANOLA OIL, GARLIC, GINGER, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], SALT, SPICES, CANE SUGAR, CITRIC ACID [ACIDULANT]) PAPRIKA, TURMERIC), COOKED BASMATI RICE (WATER, RICE, CANOLA OIL).
Ingredient information
Chicken
60% (estimate)
Sauce
20% (estimate)
Chicken
10% (estimate)
Water
5% (estimate)
Whipping Cream
2.5% (estimate)
Cream
1.25% (estimate)
Milk
1.25% (estimate)
Crushed Tomato
1.25% (estimate)
Onion
0.63% (estimate)
Canola Oil
0.31% (estimate)
Garlic
0.16% (estimate)
Ginger
0.08% (estimate)
Butter
0.04% (estimate)
Cream
0.02% (estimate)
Salt
0.02% (estimate)
Salt
0.02% (estimate)
Spice
0.01% (estimate)
Cane Sugar
0% (estimate)
E330
0% (estimate)
Acid
0% (estimate)
Paprika
10% (estimate)
Turmeric
5% (estimate)
Cooked Basmati Rice
5% (estimate)
Water
2.5% (estimate)
Rice
1.25% (estimate)
Canola Oil
1.25% (estimate)
Allergens
ChickenMilk
Ingredients analysis
Palm oil free
Yes
No ingredients containing palm oil.
Vegan
No
Contains non-vegan ingredients.
Vegetarian
No
Contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
Food Processing
NOVA group
Processed foodsElements that indicate the product is in NOVA group 3
Categories
Meals
Ingredients
Butter
Ingredients
Salt
Ingredients
Sugar
Ingredients
Sauce
How NOVA works
The NOVA classification assigns food products into 4 groups based on their degree of processing:
1. Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
2. Processed culinary ingredients
3. Processed foods
4. Ultra-processed food and drink products
Additives
E330 - Citric acidAntioxidantSequestrant
E330 - Citric acidAntioxidantSequestrant
Citric acid is a natural organic acid found in citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges, and limes.
It is widely used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer, acidulant, and preservative due to its tart and refreshing taste.
Citric acid is safe for consumption when used in moderation and is considered a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food additive by regulatory agencies worldwide.
Environment
Green-Score, origins bonus, and transportation impact are shown for Worldwide .
Green Score
Overall grade
High environmental impactAbout Green-Score
The Green-Score is an experimental score that summarizes the environmental impacts of food products.
Current scope
The Green-Score was initially developed for France and it is being extended to other European countries.
The Green-Score formula is subject to change as it is regularly improved to make it more precise and better suited to each country.
Select a country to include the full impact of transportation in the final score.
Life cycle analysis
Average impact of the category
Chicken, Basque style • Score: 40/100Life-cycle reference
Category: Chicken, Basque style
PEF environmental score: 0.74
Climate change impact: 4.48 kg CO2 eq / kg product
The overall environmental impact figure (PEF) comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Chicken, Basque style. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.
Overall environmental impact by stage (PEF)
The overall environmental impact figure (PEF) comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Chicken, Basque style. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.
| Stage | Impact |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 76.1 % |
| Processing | 13.6 % |
| Packaging | 4.6 % |
| Transportation | 3.5 % |
| Distribution | 1.3 % |
| Consumption | 0.9 % |
Bonuses and maluses
Origins of ingredients
Declared origins: Canada
Origins bonus: +2
Transportation (Worldwide): 0
Environmental policy adjustment: +2
Select a country to include the full impact of transportation.
Packaging impact
Packaging with a low impact
Malus: -1
Packaging score: +90
Green-Score for this product
Green-Score for this product
Final score: 41/100Final score breakdown
Life cycle analysis score: 40
Sum of bonuses and maluses: +1
Final score: 41/100
Carbon footprint
Carbon footprint
Equivalent to driving 2.3 km in a petrol car.
448 g CO2e per 100g of product.
Reference category: Chicken, Basque style.
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Chicken, Basque style. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.
Climate impact by stage (CO2e)
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Chicken, Basque style. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.
| Stage | Impact |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 60.7 % |
| Processing | 20.5 % |
| Packaging | 10.1 % |
| Transportation | 7.4 % |
| Distribution | 0.9 % |
| Consumption | 0.4 % |
Packaging
Packaging impact
Packaging with a low impact
Malus: -1
Packaging score: +90
Packaging materials
| Material | % | Packaging weight | Packaging weight per 100 g of product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic | |||
| Total |
Declared packaging
Plastic
Transportation
Origins of ingredients
Declared origins: Canada
Origins bonus: +2
Transportation (Worldwide): 0
Environmental policy adjustment: +2
Select a country to include the full impact of transportation.
Origins breakdown
| Origin | Percent of ingredients | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 100 % | Medium |
Forest footprint
Forest footprint
Total forest footprint: 1.50 m2 per kg of food
This estimate highlights ingredients that depend on soy-linked animal feed and deforestation risk.
Ingredients linked to forest pressure
| Ingredient | Type | Percent in product | Forest footprint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken | Poulet Importé | 60.00 % | 1.29 |
| Chicken | Poulet Importé | 10.00 % | 0.21 |
Data Source
Data presented on this page is sourced from the Open Food Facts database. This platform does not alter the original dataset; its purpose is solely to enhance data visualization and user accessibility.
Product added on December 2, 2018 at 3:51:55 AM UTC by waistline-app .
Last edit on March 18, 2026 at 1:44:21 AM UTC by macrofactor .
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