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Burger King Whopper vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Burger King Whopper and Tikka Masala?

  • Burger King Whopper is richer in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Tikka Masala is richer in Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for Iron is 37% higher.
  • Burger King Whopper has 6 times more Zinc than Tikka Masala. Burger King Whopper has 2.83mg of Zinc, while Tikka Masala has 0.5mg.
  • Tikka Masala contains less Cholesterol.

We used BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared types in this comparison.

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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 +212.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.9%
Contains more Zinc +466%
Contains more Calcium +148.7%
Contains more Potassium +39.6%
Contains less Sodium -21.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 164% 13% 39% 15% 41% 78% 5% 24% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 53% 0% 33% 21% 33% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +212.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.9%
Contains more Zinc +466%
Contains more Calcium +148.7%
Contains more Potassium +39.6%
Contains less Sodium -21.1%

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 B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Folate +88%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 1% 54% 41% 54% 11% 21% 36% 0% 49%
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 B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Folate +88%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +117.6%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Carbs +59%
Contains more Other +275%
Equal in Protein - 10.2
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 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 Fats +117.6%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Carbs +59%
Contains more Other +275%
Equal in Protein - 10.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +238.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.389 g
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +238.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Burger King Whopper Tikka Masala
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 Burger King Whopper Tikka Masala Opinion
Net carbs 16.75g 23.5g Tikka Masala
Protein 10.74g 10.2g Burger King Whopper
Fats 12.84g 5.9g Burger King Whopper
Carbs 18.55g 29.5g Tikka Masala
Calories 233kcal 191kcal Burger King Whopper
Starch 13.53g Burger King Whopper
Fructose 1.73g Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.22g 4g Tikka Masala
Fiber 1.8g 6g Tikka Masala
Calcium 39mg 97mg Tikka Masala
Iron 4.37mg 1.4mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 18mg Burger King Whopper
Phosphorus 90mg 77mg Burger King Whopper
Potassium 169mg 236mg Tikka Masala
Sodium 313mg 247mg Tikka Masala
Zinc 2.83mg 0.5mg Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.013mg Burger King Whopper
Manganese 0.18mg Burger King Whopper
Selenium 18.2µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin E 0.15mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.2mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.1mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 2.5mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B5 0.173mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.04mg Burger King Whopper
Folate 47µg 25µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B12 0.2µg Tikka Masala
Vitamin K 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Tryptophan 0.07mg Burger King Whopper
Threonine 0.374mg Burger King Whopper
Isoleucine 0.345mg Burger King Whopper
Leucine 0.762mg Burger King Whopper
Lysine 0.593mg Burger King Whopper
Methionine 0.208mg Burger King Whopper
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Burger King Whopper
Valine 0.416mg Burger King Whopper
Histidine 0.253mg Burger King Whopper
Cholesterol 30mg 8mg Tikka Masala
Trans Fat 0.507g 0g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 4.25g 2.1g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 4.685g 1.5g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 1g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g Burger King Whopper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burger King Whopper Tikka Masala
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
22%
Burger King Whopper
14%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper 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. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/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.