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French fries vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between French fries and Tikka Masala

  • French fries have more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Tikka Masala have more Fiber, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Iron.
  • French fries' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 26% more.
  • French fries are lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 Phosphorus +62.3%
Contains more Potassium +145.3%
Contains less Sodium -15%
Contains more Calcium +438.9%
Contains more Iron +72.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 53% 0% 33% 21% 33% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.3%
Contains more Potassium +145.3%
Contains less Sodium -15%
Contains more Calcium +438.9%
Contains more Iron +72.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +830%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +830%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +149.7%
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Protein +197.4%
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Other +191.9%
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 Fats +149.7%
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Protein +197.4%
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Other +191.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +297.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +439.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.1%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +297.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +439.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Tikka Masala Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 23.5g French fries
Protein 3.43g 10.2g Tikka Masala
Fats 14.73g 5.9g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 29.5g French fries
Calories 312kcal 191kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g 4g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 6g Tikka Masala
Calcium 18mg 97mg Tikka Masala
Iron 0.81mg 1.4mg Tikka Masala
Magnesium 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 77mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 236mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 247mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 0.5mg
Copper 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.2mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.1mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 2.5mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.04mg French fries
Folate 30µg 25µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Tikka Masala
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 2.336g 2.1g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 1.5g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 1g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
14%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.