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Wendy's hamburger vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Wendy's hamburger and Tikka Masala

  • Wendy's hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Tikka Masala is higher in Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Wendy's hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 52% more than Tikka Masala.
  • Wendy's hamburger has 5 times more Zinc than Tikka Masala. While Wendy's hamburger has 2.47mg of Zinc, Tikka Masala has only 0.5mg.
  • Tikka Masala has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese 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 Iron +95%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Zinc +394%
Contains more Calcium +185.3%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 103% 13% 45% 18% 52% 68% 47% 25% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 53% 0% 33% 21% 33% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +95%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Zinc +394%
Contains more Calcium +185.3%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +625%
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% 2% 69% 48% 61% 21% 27% 0% 182% 23%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +625%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.8%
Contains more Fats +79.7%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Carbs +75.4%
Contains more Other +250.6%
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 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 Protein +23.8%
Contains more Fats +79.7%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Carbs +75.4%
Contains more Other +250.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.55 g
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's hamburger Tikka Masala Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 23.5g Tikka Masala
Protein 12.63g 10.2g Wendy's hamburger
Fats 10.6g 5.9g Wendy's hamburger
Carbs 16.82g 29.5g Tikka Masala
Calories 213kcal 191kcal Wendy's hamburger
Starch 11.52g Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 1.32g Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 4g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 6g Tikka Masala
Calcium 34mg 97mg Tikka Masala
Iron 2.73mg 1.4mg Wendy's hamburger
Magnesium 18mg Wendy's hamburger
Phosphorus 103mg 77mg Wendy's hamburger
Potassium 195mg 236mg Tikka Masala
Sodium 395mg 247mg Tikka Masala
Zinc 2.47mg 0.5mg Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.139mg Wendy's hamburger
Manganese 0.187mg Wendy's hamburger
Selenium 18.2µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.275mg 0.2mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.1mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B3 3.225mg 2.5mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.336mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 0.04mg Wendy's hamburger
Folate 25µg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 0.2µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 9µg Wendy's hamburger
Tryptophan 0.133mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.827mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.769mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.524mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.301mg Wendy's hamburger
Cholesterol 35mg 8mg Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 3.689g 2.1g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 1.5g Wendy's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.55g 1g Wendy's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wendy's hamburger 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
36%
Wendy's hamburger
14%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Wendy's hamburger
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.589g)
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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.