Tikka Masala vs. McDonald's Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Tikka Masala and McDonald's Cheeseburger?
- Tikka Masala is higher in Fiber, yet McDonald's Cheeseburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
- McDonald's Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 27% more.
- Tikka Masala has 5 times more Fiber than McDonald's Cheeseburger. While Tikka Masala has 6g of Fiber, McDonald's Cheeseburger has only 1.1g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Tikka Masala is lower.
We used KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger types 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.
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Potassium
+18%
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Sodium
-60.5%
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Calcium
+72.2%
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Iron
+67.9%
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Phosphorus
+81.8%
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Zinc
+282%
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Potassium
+18%
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Sodium
-60.5%
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Calcium
+72.2%
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Iron
+67.9%
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Phosphorus
+81.8%
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Zinc
+282%
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+11.5%
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Vitamin B2
+160%
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Vitamin B3
+61%
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Folate
+136%
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Vitamin B12
+330%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+11.5%
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Vitamin B2
+160%
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Vitamin B3
+61%
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Folate
+136%
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Vitamin B12
+330%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+122.2%
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Protein
+27.2%
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Fats
+99.8%
Equal in Carbs - 27.81
Equal in Water - 45
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
5.9 g
Carbs:
29.5 g
Water:
49 g
Other:
5.4 g
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
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+122.2%
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Protein
+27.2%
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Fats
+99.8%
Equal in Carbs - 27.81
Equal in Water - 45
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-52.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+181.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+142.1%
Saturated Fat:
2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1 g
Saturated Fat:
4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.355 g
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Saturated Fat
-52.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+181.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+142.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 23.5g | 26.71g |
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| Protein | 10.2g | 12.97g |
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| Fats | 5.9g | 11.79g |
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| Carbs | 29.5g | 27.81g |
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| Calories | 191kcal | 263kcal |
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| Fructose | 2.59g |
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| Sugar | 4g | 6.22g |
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| Fiber | 6g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 97mg | 167mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.35mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 77mg | 140mg |
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| Potassium | 236mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 247mg | 626mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 1.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 243IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.223mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg |
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| Folate | 25µg | 59µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0.86µg |
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| Cholesterol | 8mg | 35mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.647g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.1g | 4.435g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.5g | 3.631g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 0.355g |
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tikka Masala is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.335g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's Cheeseburger 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 ($)