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.
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Calcium
+23.7%
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Iron
+11.4%
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Phosphorus
+77.9%
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Zinc
+16%
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Sodium
-43.1%
Equal in Potassium - 236
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Calcium
+23.7%
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Iron
+11.4%
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Phosphorus
+77.9%
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Zinc
+16%
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Sodium
-43.1%
Equal in Potassium - 236
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.
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+30%
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Vitamin B12
+440%
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Vitamin B3
+12.6%
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Folate
+19%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+30%
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Vitamin B12
+440%
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Vitamin B3
+12.6%
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Folate
+19%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+10.4%
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Fats
+148.1%
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Carbs
+11.8%
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Other
+176.9%
Equal in Protein - 10.2
Equal in Water - 49
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
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Protein
+10.4%
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Fats
+148.1%
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Carbs
+11.8%
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+176.9%
Equal in Protein - 10.2
Equal in Water - 49
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+167%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+495.2%
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Saturated Fat
-25.9%
Saturated Fat:
2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.952 g
Saturated Fat:
2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+167%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+495.2%
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Saturated 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.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 24.99g | 23.5g | |
Protein | 11.26g | 10.2g | |
Fats | 14.64g | 5.9g | |
Carbs | 26.39g | 29.5g | |
Calories | 282kcal | 191kcal | |
Fructose | 1.93g | ||
Sugar | 3.67g | 4g | |
Fiber | 1.4g | 6g | |
Calcium | 120mg | 97mg | |
Iron | 1.56mg | 1.4mg | |
Magnesium | 27mg | ||
Phosphorus | 137mg | 77mg | |
Potassium | 220mg | 236mg | |
Sodium | 434mg | 247mg | |
Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.5mg | |
Copper | 0.066mg | ||
Manganese | 0.262mg | ||
Selenium | 25.5µg | ||
Vitamin E | 1.17mg | ||
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.2mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.1mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 2.5mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | ||
Folate | 21µg | 25µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.08µg | 0.2µg | |
Vitamin K | 4.9µg | ||
Cholesterol | 32mg | 8mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.128g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | 2.833g | 2.1g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.061g | ||
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.03g | ||
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.005g | 1.5g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.952g | 1g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.106g | ||
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.614g | ||
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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Low Calories diet | ||
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
26%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
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.