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Cheeseburger vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cheeseburger and Tikka Masala

  • Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Tikka Masala is higher in Fiber.
  • Cheeseburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 23% more than Tikka Masala.
  • Cheeseburger has 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Tikka Masala. While Cheeseburger has 0.228mg of Vitamin B6, Tikka Masala has only 0.04mg.
  • Tikka Masala has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +22.7%
Contains more Iron +93.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.1%
Contains more Zinc +398%
Contains more Potassium +20.4%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 53% 0% 33% 21% 33% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +22.7%
Contains more Iron +93.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.1%
Contains more Zinc +398%
Contains more Potassium +20.4%
Contains less Sodium -52%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +263%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +280%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 24% 47% 0% 10% 19% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +263%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +280%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +61.9%
Contains more Fats +149.5%
Contains more Water +26.8%
Contains more Other +155.9%
Equal in Carbs - 29.5
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
10% 6% 30% 49% 5%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 5.9 g
Carbs: 29.5 g
Water: 49 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more Protein +61.9%
Contains more Fats +149.5%
Contains more Water +26.8%
Contains more Other +155.9%
Equal in Carbs - 29.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +260.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +260.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheeseburger Tikka Masala
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Tikka Masala Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 23.5g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 10.2g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 5.9g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 29.5g Tikka Masala
Calories 308kcal 191kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 4g Tikka Masala
Fiber 2g 6g Tikka Masala
Calcium 119mg 97mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 1.4mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 77mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 236mg Tikka Masala
Sodium 515mg 247mg Tikka Masala
Zinc 2.49mg 0.5mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.2mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.1mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 2.5mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.04mg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg 25µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.2µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 8mg Tikka Masala
Trans Fat 0.57g 0g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 6.473g 2.1g Tikka Masala
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 1.5g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Tikka Masala
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Cheeseburger
14%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.373g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.