Chicken McNuggets vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chicken McNuggets and tikka Masala
- Chicken McNuggets have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12; however, tikka Masala is higher in calcium and iron.
- Chicken McNuggets cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 31% more than tikka Masala.
- Chicken McNuggets have 10 times more vitamin B6 than tikka Masala. While chicken McNuggets have 0.398mg of vitamin B6, tikka Masala has only 0.04mg.
- Tikka Masala has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +253.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +781.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +196% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +895% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 1g | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 2.5mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 77mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 0.04mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% | |
| Fats | 19.81g | 5.9g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 18% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.134g | 1.5g | 17% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 247mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 8mg | 12% |
| Protein | 15.79g | 10.2g | 11% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 97mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 302kcal | 191kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 1.4mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 25µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.2µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.261g | 2.1g | 5% |
| Carbs | 15.09g | 29.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.09g | 23.5g | N/A |
| Potassium | 252mg | 236mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.08g | 4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.114g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
5.9 g
Carbs:
29.5 g
Water:
49 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +235.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +147.7% |
~equal in
Water
~49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 g
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 | +442.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +461% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.6% |
