McDonald's hamburger vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between McDonald's hamburger and Tikka Masala
- McDonald's hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Tikka Masala has more Fiber.
- McDonald's hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 26% more.
- McDonald's hamburger has 4 times more Zinc than Tikka Masala. McDonald's hamburger has 1.95mg of Zinc, while Tikka Masala has 0.5mg.
- Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, Hamburger 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.
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Calcium
+30.9%
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Iron
+105%
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Phosphorus
+39%
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Zinc
+290%
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Potassium
+22.9%
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Sodium
-50%
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Calcium
+30.9%
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Iron
+105%
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Phosphorus
+39%
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Zinc
+290%
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Potassium
+22.9%
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Sodium
-50%
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 A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+23.5%
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Vitamin B2
+139%
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Vitamin B3
+81.8%
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Folate
+156%
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Vitamin B12
+315%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+23.5%
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Vitamin B2
+139%
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Vitamin B3
+81.8%
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Folate
+156%
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Vitamin B12
+315%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+26.7%
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Fats
+71%
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Other
+147.7%
Equal in Carbs - 29.5
Equal in Water - 49
Protein:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
Other:
2.18 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
+26.7%
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Fats
+71%
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+147.7%
Equal in Carbs - 29.5
Equal in Water - 49
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+151.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+42%
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Saturated Fat
-40.1%
Saturated Fat:
3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.42 g
Saturated Fat:
2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+151.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+42%
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Saturated Fat
-40.1%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 28.98g | 23.5g |
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| Protein | 12.92g | 10.2g |
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| Fats | 10.09g | 5.9g |
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| Carbs | 30.28g | 29.5g |
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| Calories | 264kcal | 191kcal |
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| Fructose | 3.3g |
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| Sugar | 6.03g | 4g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 6g |
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| Calcium | 127mg | 97mg |
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| Iron | 2.87mg | 1.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 107mg | 77mg |
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| Potassium | 192mg | 236mg |
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| Sodium | 494mg | 247mg |
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| Zinc | 1.95mg | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.096mg |
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| Manganese | 0.322mg |
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| Selenium | 26.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 55IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.247mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.239mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.544mg | 2.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 25µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.2µg |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 8mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.428g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.504g | 2.1g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.768g | 1.5g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.42g | 1g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.135g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.134g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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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
30%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tikka Masala is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.404g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)