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KFC Fried Chicken vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are KFC Fried Chicken and Tikka Masala different?

  • KFC Fried Chicken is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Tikka Masala is higher in Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • KFC Fried Chicken covers your daily need of Sodium 35% more than Tikka Masala.
  • KFC Fried Chicken contains 10 times more Cholesterol than Tikka Masala. KFC Fried Chicken contains 82mg of Cholesterol, while Tikka Masala contains 8mg.

KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared types were used in this article.

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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 +20.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.3%
Contains more Zinc +74%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Equal in Potassium - 236
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 18% 108% 22% 136% 24% 28% 39% 94%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 53% 0% 33% 21% 33% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +20.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.3%
Contains more Zinc +74%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Equal in Potassium - 236

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 B2 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 24% 0% 0% 20% 46% 102% 53% 33% 0% 40% 0%
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 B2 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Fats +374.7%
Contains more Carbs +57%
Contains more Water +38%
Contains more Other +53.8%
14% 28% 19% 36% 4%
Protein: 14.17 g
Fats: 28.01 g
Carbs: 18.79 g
Water: 35.52 g
Other: 3.51 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 +38.9%
Contains more Fats +374.7%
Contains more Carbs +57%
Contains more Water +38%
Contains more Other +53.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +863.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.375 g
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +863.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken Tikka Masala Opinion
Net carbs 18.79g 23.5g Tikka Masala
Protein 14.17g 10.2g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 28.01g 5.9g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 18.79g 29.5g Tikka Masala
Calories 384kcal 191kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Sugar 0g 4g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 0g 6g Tikka Masala
Calcium 117mg 97mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 0.88mg 1.4mg Tikka Masala
Magnesium 25mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 252mg 77mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 244mg 236mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 1042mg 247mg Tikka Masala
Zinc 0.87mg 0.5mg KFC Fried Chicken
Copper 0.082mg KFC Fried Chicken
Manganese 0.298mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 66IU 0IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.2mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.1mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 2.5mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.04mg KFC Fried Chicken
Folate 25µg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.2µg KFC Fried Chicken
Tryptophan 0.108mg KFC Fried Chicken
Threonine 0.467mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.416mg KFC Fried Chicken
Leucine 0.864mg KFC Fried Chicken
Lysine 0.615mg KFC Fried Chicken
Methionine 0.205mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phenylalanine 0.542mg KFC Fried Chicken
Valine 0.516mg KFC Fried Chicken
Histidine 0.337mg KFC Fried Chicken
Cholesterol 82mg 8mg Tikka Masala
Trans Fat 0.214g 0g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 6.343g 2.1g Tikka Masala
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g KFC Fried Chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 1.5g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 1g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
KFC Fried Chicken Tikka Masala
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
KFC Fried Chicken
14%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.243g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/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.