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

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Important differences between Tikka Masala and French fries

  • Tikka Masala has more Fiber, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Iron, however, French fries has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • French fries' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 26% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 +438.9%
Contains more Iron +72.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.3%
Contains more Potassium +145.3%
Contains less Sodium -15%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
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 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +438.9%
Contains more Iron +72.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.3%
Contains more Potassium +145.3%
Contains less Sodium -15%
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 B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +830%
Contains more Folate +20%
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% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +830%
Contains more Folate +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +197.4%
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Other +191.9%
Contains more Fats +149.7%
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
10% 6% 30% 49% 5%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 5.9 g
Carbs: 29.5 g
Water: 49 g
Other: 5.4 g
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
Contains more Protein +197.4%
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Other +191.9%
Contains more Fats +149.7%
Contains more Carbs +40.5%

Fat Type Comparison

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

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 French fries
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 Tikka Masala French fries Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 37.64g French fries
Protein 10.2g 3.43g Tikka Masala
Fats 5.9g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 29.5g 41.44g French fries
Calories 191kcal 312kcal French fries
Sugar 4g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 6g 3.8g Tikka Masala
Calcium 97mg 18mg Tikka Masala
Iron 1.4mg 0.81mg Tikka Masala
Magnesium 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 77mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 236mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 247mg 210mg 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 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.17mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.039mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 25µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Tikka Masala
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0g 0.06g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 2.1g 2.336g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 5.398g 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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Tikka Masala French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
28%
French fries

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.