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Chicken sandwich vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken sandwich and Tikka Masala?

  • Chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Tikka Masala is richer in Fiber.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 33% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich has 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Tikka Masala. Chicken sandwich has 0.383mg of Vitamin B6, while Tikka Masala has 0.04mg.
  • Tikka Masala contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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 +26.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.3%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Calcium +67.2%
Contains less Sodium -67.2%
Equal in Potassium - 236
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 53% 0% 33% 21% 33% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +26.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.3%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Calcium +67.2%
Contains less Sodium -67.2%
Equal in Potassium - 236

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +857.5%
Contains more Folate +88%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +857.5%
Contains more Folate +88%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.6%
Contains more Fats +89.7%
Contains more Carbs +41.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Water - 49
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 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 +59.6%
Contains more Fats +89.7%
Contains more Carbs +41.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Water - 49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +198.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.1
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +198.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.1

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken sandwich Tikka Masala
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 sandwich Tikka Masala Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 23.5g Tikka Masala
Protein 16.28g 10.2g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 5.9g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 29.5g Tikka Masala
Calories 250kcal 191kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 4g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 6g Tikka Masala
Calcium 58mg 97mg Tikka Masala
Iron 1.77mg 1.4mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 77mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 236mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 247mg Tikka Masala
Zinc 0.61mg 0.5mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 0IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.1mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 2.5mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.04mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 25µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.2µg Tikka Masala
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 8mg Tikka Masala
Trans Fat 0.03g 0g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 2.123g 2.1g Tikka Masala
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 1.5g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 1g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken sandwich 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
47%
Chicken sandwich
14%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
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 - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.