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Tikka Masala vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tikka Masala and Fast food

  • Tikka Masala has more Fiber, while Fast food has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 29% higher.
  • Fast food contains 4 times less Fiber than Tikka Masala. Tikka Masala contains 6g of Fiber, while Fast food contains 1.7g.
  • 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 Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 +56.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -25.4%
Contains more Iron +118.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +74%
Contains more Zinc +404%
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 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +56.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -25.4%
Contains more Iron +118.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +74%
Contains more Zinc +404%

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 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +263%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +345%
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 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +263%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +345%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27.4%
Contains more Other +255.3%
Contains more Protein +62%
Contains more Fats +103.6%
Equal in Carbs - 31.5
10% 6% 30% 49% 5%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 5.9 g
Carbs: 29.5 g
Water: 49 g
Other: 5.4 g
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Water +27.4%
Contains more Other +255.3%
Contains more Protein +62%
Contains more Fats +103.6%
Equal in Carbs - 31.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +222.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68%
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +222.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68%

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 Fast food
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 Tikka Masala Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 10.2g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 5.9g 12.01g Fast food
Carbs 29.5g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 191kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4g 4.88g Tikka Masala
Fiber 6g 1.7g Tikka Masala
Calcium 97mg 62mg Tikka Masala
Iron 1.4mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg Fast food
Phosphorus 77mg 134mg Fast food
Potassium 236mg 197mg Tikka Masala
Sodium 247mg 331mg Tikka Masala
Zinc 0.5mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 0IU 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 25µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 8mg 33mg Tikka Masala
Trans Fat 0g 0.514g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 2.1g 4.493g Tikka Masala
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tikka Masala Fast food
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
14%
Tikka Masala
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
54%
Fast food

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 - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.