McDonald's Big Mac vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and tikka Masala
- McDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, while tikka Masala has more fiber.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 28% higher.
- Tikka Masala contains 5 times less cholesterol than mcDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac contains 36mg of cholesterol, while tikka Masala contains 8mg.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +19.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +282% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +340% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
5.9 g
Carbs:
29.5 g
Water:
49 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +153.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +193.5% |
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Water
~49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 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 | +131.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +226.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.2µg | 28% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6g | 18% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 5.9g | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.5mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 11% | |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 8mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 247mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.4mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 2.5mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 77mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 25µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 191kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 29.5g | 3% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 10.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 236mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 97mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 23.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | N/A |
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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
23%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.703g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac 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.