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Tikka Masala vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tikka Masala and Egg McMUFFIN

  • Tikka Masala has more Fiber, while Egg McMUFFIN has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 52% higher.
  • Egg McMUFFIN contains 5 times less Fiber than Tikka Masala. Tikka Masala contains 6g of Fiber, while Egg McMUFFIN contains 1.1g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tikka Masala is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN.

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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 Potassium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +97.9%
Contains more Iron +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.7%
Contains more Zinc +158%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 53% 0% 33% 21% 33% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 58% 87% 15% 86% 16% 81% 36% 28% 31% 0%
Contains more Potassium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +97.9%
Contains more Iron +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.7%
Contains more Zinc +158%

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 B1 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +268%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.5%
Contains more Folate +216%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 0% 4% 66% 85% 59% 51% 34% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +268%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.5%
Contains more Folate +216%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +36.1%
Contains more Other +120.4%
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +63.7%
Equal in Water - 52.58
10% 6% 30% 49% 5%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 5.9 g
Carbs: 29.5 g
Water: 49 g
Other: 5.4 g
14% 10% 22% 53% 2%
Protein: 13.64 g
Fats: 9.66 g
Carbs: 21.67 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 2.45 g
Contains more Carbs +36.1%
Contains more Other +120.4%
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +63.7%
Equal in Water - 52.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.5%
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.735 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tikka Masala Egg McMUFFIN
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 Tikka Masala Egg McMUFFIN Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 20.57g Tikka Masala
Protein 10.2g 13.64g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 5.9g 9.66g Egg McMUFFIN
Carbs 29.5g 21.67g Tikka Masala
Calories 191kcal 228kcal Egg McMUFFIN
Fructose 0.43g Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 4g 2.13g Egg McMUFFIN
Fiber 6g 1.1g Tikka Masala
Calcium 97mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Iron 1.4mg 2.3mg Egg McMUFFIN
Magnesium 20mg Egg McMUFFIN
Phosphorus 77mg 200mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 236mg 173mg Tikka Masala
Sodium 247mg 617mg Tikka Masala
Zinc 0.5mg 1.29mg Egg McMUFFIN
Copper 0.084mg Egg McMUFFIN
Manganese 0.235mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin E 0.59mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.262mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.368mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 3.102mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B5 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.145mg Egg McMUFFIN
Folate 25µg 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 0.2µg Tikka Masala
Cholesterol 8mg 165mg Tikka Masala
Trans Fat 0g 0.109g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 2.1g 3.592g Tikka Masala
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Egg McMUFFIN
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g 2.721g Egg McMUFFIN
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.735g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Egg McMUFFIN

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tikka Masala Egg McMUFFIN
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
14%
Tikka Masala
31%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.492g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN 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. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/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.