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Cheeseburger vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cheeseburgers and tikka Masala

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, tikka Masala is higher in fiber.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 23% more than tikka Masala.
  • Cheeseburgers have 6 times more vitamin B6 than tikka Masala. While cheeseburgers have 0.228mg of vitamin B6, tikka Masala has only 0.04mg.
  • Tikka Masala has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 29% 21% 53% 0% 14% 33% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.7%
Contains more IronIron +93.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +398%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 23% 47% 0% 9.2% 25% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +263%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +280%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 ProteinProtein +61.9%
Contains more FatsFats +149.5%
Contains more WaterWater +26.8%
Contains more OtherOther +155.9%
~equal in Carbs ~29.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
46% 33% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +260.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheeseburger Tikka Masala
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cheeseburger Tikka Masala DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 36%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.2µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.1mg 20%
Saturated fat 6.473g 2.1g 20%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.5mg 18%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 2.5mg 17%
Fiber 2g 6g 16%
Iron 2.71mg 1.4mg 16%
Fats 14.72g 5.9g 14%
Manganese 0.316mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.04mg 14%
Protein 16.51g 10.2g 13%
Cholesterol 43mg 8mg 12%
Copper 0.111mg 12%
Phosphorus 161mg 77mg 12%
Sodium 515mg 247mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 11%
Folate 70µg 25µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 1.5g 10%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.2mg 8%
Calories 308kcal 191kcal 6%
Magnesium 26mg 6%
Vitamin A 50µg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1g 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Calcium 119mg 97mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 196mg 236mg 1%
Carbs 28.03g 29.5g 0%
Net carbs 26.03g 23.5g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 4g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Tikka Masala
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cheeseburger
13%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
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 - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.373g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.