McChicken Sandwich vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are McChicken Sandwich and Tikka Masala different?
- McChicken Sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Tikka Masala is richer in Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Fiber from Tikka Masala is 19% higher.
- McChicken Sandwich contains 5 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Tikka Masala. While McChicken Sandwich contains 4.964g of Polyunsaturated fat, Tikka Masala contains only 1g.
- Tikka Masala has less Cholesterol.
McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared are the varieties 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 IronIron | +24.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.7% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
5.9 g
Carbs:
29.5 g
Water:
49 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +136.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~10.2g
~equal in
Carbs
~29.5g
~equal in
Water
~49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 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 | +193.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +396.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -10.5% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 273kcal | 191kcal |
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| Protein | 10.43g | 10.2g |
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| Fats | 13.21g | 5.9g |
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| Net carbs | 26.67g | 23.5g |
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| Carbs | 27.97g | 29.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 8mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 88mg | 97mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 236mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 1.4mg |
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| Sugar | 3.57g | 4g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 6g |
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| Copper | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 139mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 624mg | 247mg |
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| Manganese | 0.358mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 2.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 25µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.079g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.346g | 2.1g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.401g | 1.5g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 1g |
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| Fructose | 1.93g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McChicken Sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.