KFC Fried Chicken vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kFC Fried Chicken and tikka Masala different?
- KFC Fried Chicken is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2, while tikka Masala is higher in fiber, vitamin B1, and iron.
- KFC Fried Chicken covers your daily need for sodium, 35% more than tikka Masala.
- KFC Fried Chicken contains 10 times more cholesterol than tikka Masala. KFC Fried Chicken contains 82mg of cholesterol, while tikka Masala contains 8mg.
KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading and KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +227.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +116.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
5.9 g
Carbs:
29.5 g
Water:
49 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +374.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.343 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.375 g
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 | +863.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +437.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1042mg | 247mg | 35% |
| Fats | 28.01g | 5.9g | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.448g | 1.5g | 32% |
| Selenium | 17.2µg | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 1g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 8mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 77mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 0g | 6g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 6.343g | 2.1g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 2.5mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.298mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.2mg | 10% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 191kcal | 10% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Protein | 14.17g | 10.2g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.04mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.72g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 1.4mg | 7% |
| Folate | 25µg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.2µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 18.79g | 29.5g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 117mg | 97mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 18.79g | 23.5g | N/A |
| Potassium | 244mg | 236mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.214g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.467mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.864mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.615mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.516mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.764g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
25%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.243g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
KFC Fried Chicken 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 ($)