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Hamburger vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hamburgers and tikka Masala

  • Hamburgers have more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, tikka Masala has more fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hamburgers is 52% higher.
  • Tikka Masala has 6 times less cholesterol than hamburgers. Hamburgers have 47mg of cholesterol, while tikka Masala has 8mg.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 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 IronIron +105.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +474%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.3%
~equal in Calcium ~97mg
~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 0% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +407.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +620%
Contains more FolateFolate +124%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +67.5%
Contains more FatsFats +143.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.4%
Contains more WaterWater +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +201.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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 +266.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +163.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Tikka Masala DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.2µg 52%
Zinc 2.87mg 0.5mg 22%
Fiber 0.9g 6g 20%
Iron 2.88mg 1.4mg 19%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 2.5mg 18%
Protein 17.08g 10.2g 14%
Saturated fat 5.096g 2.1g 14%
Cholesterol 47mg 8mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.04mg 13%
Fats 14.36g 5.9g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.1mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 1.5g 10%
Copper 0.091mg 10%
Manganese 0.217mg 9%
Folate 56µg 25µg 8%
Phosphorus 136mg 77mg 8%
Sodium 414mg 247mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Calories 295kcal 191kcal 5%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 1g 4%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Carbs 24.1g 29.5g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 102mg 97mg 1%
Net carbs 23.2g 23.5g N/A
Potassium 226mg 236mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g 4g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hamburger 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
38%
Hamburger
13%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.996g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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