McDonald's Filet-O-Fish vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and Tikka Masala?
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Tikka Masala is richer in Fiber.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 37% higher.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 6 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Tikka Masala. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 5.952g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Tikka Masala has 1g.
- Tikka Masala contains less Cholesterol.
We used McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared types in this comparison.
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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 | +23.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
5.9 g
Carbs:
29.5 g
Water:
49 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +148.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~10.2g
~equal in
Water
~49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.952 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 | +167% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +495.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -25.9% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 282kcal | 191kcal |
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| Protein | 11.26g | 10.2g |
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| Fats | 14.64g | 5.9g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 24.99g | 23.5g |
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| Carbs | 26.39g | 29.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 8mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 120mg | 97mg |
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| Potassium | 220mg | 236mg |
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| Iron | 1.56mg | 1.4mg |
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| Sugar | 3.67g | 4g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 6g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 137mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 434mg | 247mg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.17mg |
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| Manganese | 0.262mg |
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| Selenium | 25.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 2.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.08µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 25µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.128g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.833g | 2.1g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.005g | 1.5g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.952g | 1g |
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| Fructose | 1.93g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.061g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.614g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.106g |
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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
24%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.733g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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.