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McFlurry vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between McFlurry and Tikka Masala

  • McFlurry has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Tikka Masala has more Fiber, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Tikka Masala's daily need coverage for Fiber is 23% more.
  • McFlurry has 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Tikka Masala. McFlurry has 0.6µg of Vitamin B12, while Tikka Masala has 0.2µg.
  • Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES 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 +39.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.1%
Contains more Iron +418.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 11% 13% 50% 19% 8% 15% 15% 6% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 53% 0% 33% 21% 33% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +39.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.1%
Contains more Iron +418.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.5%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1698.6%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 2% 0% 0% 13% 57% 3% 44% 13% 3% 75% 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 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1698.6%
Contains more Folate +733.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Protein +153.7%
Contains more Other +462.5%
Equal in Fats - 5.9
Equal in Carbs - 29.5
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 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 Water +26%
Contains more Protein +153.7%
Contains more Other +462.5%
Equal in Fats - 5.9
Equal in Carbs - 29.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.6%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Tikka Masala Opinion
Net carbs 26.62g 23.5g McFlurry
Protein 4.02g 10.2g Tikka Masala
Fats 6.46g 5.9g McFlurry
Carbs 26.82g 29.5g Tikka Masala
Calories 177kcal 191kcal Tikka Masala
Fructose 0.21g McFlurry
Sugar 24.37g 4g Tikka Masala
Fiber 0.2g 6g Tikka Masala
Calcium 135mg 97mg McFlurry
Iron 0.27mg 1.4mg Tikka Masala
Magnesium 17mg McFlurry
Phosphorus 116mg 77mg McFlurry
Potassium 208mg 236mg Tikka Masala
Sodium 54mg 247mg McFlurry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.5mg McFlurry
Copper 0.044mg McFlurry
Manganese 0.046mg McFlurry
Vitamin A 312IU 0IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 0.08mg McFlurry
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.2mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.1mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 2.5mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B5 0.73mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.04mg McFlurry
Folate 3µg 25µg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.2µg McFlurry
Cholesterol 16mg 8mg Tikka Masala
Trans Fat 0.281g 0g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 3.402g 2.1g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 1.67g 1.5g McFlurry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 1g Tikka Masala

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McFlurry 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
19%
McFlurry
14%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.37g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.302g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McFlurry
McFlurry is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/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.