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Egg McMUFFIN vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Tikka Masala

  • Egg McMUFFIN has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, while Tikka Masala has more Fiber.
  • Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 52% higher.
  • Tikka Masala contains 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Egg McMUFFIN. Egg McMUFFIN contains 0.368mg of Vitamin B2, while Tikka Masala contains 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Tikka Masala is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN 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 14% 58% 15% 86% 28% 35% 86% 80% 31% 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 CalciumCalcium +97.9%
Contains more IronIron +64.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +158%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
~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% 12% 0% 66% 85% 58% 50% 33% 0% 0% 59% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +268%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +262.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +216%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 10% 22% 53% 2%
Protein: 13.64 g
Fats: 9.66 g
Carbs: 21.67 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 2.45 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 +33.7%
Contains more FatsFats +63.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.1%
Contains more OtherOther +120.4%
~equal in Water ~49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.735 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 +81.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg McMUFFIN Tikka Masala Opinion
Calories 228kcal 191kcal Egg McMUFFIN
Protein 13.64g 10.2g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 9.66g 5.9g Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Egg McMUFFIN
Net carbs 20.57g 23.5g Tikka Masala
Carbs 21.67g 29.5g Tikka Masala
Cholesterol 165mg 8mg Tikka Masala
Magnesium 20mg Egg McMUFFIN
Calcium 192mg 97mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 173mg 236mg Tikka Masala
Iron 2.3mg 1.4mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 2.13g 4g Egg McMUFFIN
Fiber 1.1g 6g Tikka Masala
Copper 0.084mg Egg McMUFFIN
Zinc 1.29mg 0.5mg Egg McMUFFIN
Phosphorus 200mg 77mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sodium 617mg 247mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin E 0.59mg Egg McMUFFIN
Manganese 0.235mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B1 0.262mg 0.2mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.368mg 0.1mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 3.102mg 2.5mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B5 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.145mg 0.04mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 0.2µg Tikka Masala
Folate 79µg 25µg Egg McMUFFIN
Trans Fat 0.109g 0g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 3.592g 2.1g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 2.721g 1.5g Egg McMUFFIN
Polyunsaturated fat 1.735g 1g Egg McMUFFIN
Fructose 0.43g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g Egg McMUFFIN

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg McMUFFIN Tikka Masala
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
13%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Egg McMUFFIN
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 157mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.492g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/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.