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French fries vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between French fries and Tikka Masala

  • French fries have more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Tikka Masala have more Fiber, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Iron.
  • French fries' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 26% more.
  • French fries are lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
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 PotassiumPotassium +145.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438.9%
Contains more IronIron +72.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +830%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 FatsFats +149.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +197.4%
Contains more WaterWater +27.1%
Contains more OtherOther +191.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 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 +297.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +439.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Tikka Masala Opinion
Calories 312kcal 191kcal French fries
Protein 3.43g 10.2g Tikka Masala
Fats 14.73g 5.9g French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Net carbs 37.64g 23.5g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 29.5g French fries
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg French fries
Calcium 18mg 97mg Tikka Masala
Potassium 579mg 236mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 1.4mg Tikka Masala
Sugar 0.3g 4g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 6g Tikka Masala
Copper 0.124mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 0.5mg
Phosphorus 125mg 77mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 247mg French fries
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.2mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.1mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 2.5mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.04mg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Tikka Masala
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Folate 30µg 25µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0g Tikka Masala
Choline 36.8mg French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 2.1g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 1.5g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 1g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
13%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.