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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, vitamin B12, and monounsaturated fat; 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
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 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%
~equal in Potassium ~236mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 0%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 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 +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
19% 48% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.61 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 +442.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +461%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken McNuggets Tikka Masala 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets 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
30%
Chicken McNuggets
13%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.161g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.92g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets 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. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/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.