McDonald's french fries vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mcDonald's french fries and tikka Masala
- McDonald's french fries have more vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin C, and polyunsaturated fat; however, tikka Masala has more fiber, calcium, and iron.
- McDonald's french fries' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 26% more.
- McDonald's french fries are lower in sugar.
The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, french fries 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 PotassiumPotassium | +152.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +410.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.04mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.727g | 1g | 25% |
| Starch | 38.23g | 16% | |
| Fats | 15.47g | 5.9g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.379g | 1.5g | 15% |
| Protein | 3.41g | 10.2g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin K | 16µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 596mg | 236mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.38mg | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.4mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 6g | 8% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 97mg | 8% |
| Choline | 39.8mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 323kcal | 191kcal | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 77mg | 7% |
| Folate | 25µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.22mg | 2.5mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 42.58g | 29.5g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 189mg | 247mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.271g | 2.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 38.68g | 23.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.21g | 4g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.064g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.382g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.031g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.251g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
5.9 g
Carbs:
29.5 g
Water:
49 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +199.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +182.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.271 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.727 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 | +391.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +372.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.1g
