McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are McDonald's Quarter Pounder and Tikka Masala different?
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate, while Tikka Masala is higher in Fiber.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 45% more than Tikka Masala.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 5 times more Zinc than Tikka Masala. McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 2.69mg of Zinc, while Tikka Masala contains 0.5mg.
- Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol.
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER and KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared types were used in this article.
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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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Iron
+72.1%
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Phosphorus
+61%
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Zinc
+438%
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Calcium
+15.5%
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Sodium
-42.2%
Equal in Potassium - 236
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Iron
+72.1%
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Phosphorus
+61%
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Zinc
+438%
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Calcium
+15.5%
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Sodium
-42.2%
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 A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+244%
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Vitamin B3
+78.1%
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Folate
+124%
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Vitamin B12
+540%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+244%
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Vitamin B3
+78.1%
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Folate
+124%
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Vitamin B12
+540%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+38.2%
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Fats
+95.8%
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Carbs
+33.1%
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Other
+198.3%
Equal in Water - 49
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 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
+38.2%
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Fats
+95.8%
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Carbs
+33.1%
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+198.3%
Equal in Water - 49
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+180.1%
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Saturated Fat
-47.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+253.4%
Saturated Fat:
4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.283 g
Saturated Fat:
2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+180.1%
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Saturated Fat
-47.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+253.4%
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 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 | 20.57g | 23.5g |
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| Protein | 14.1g | 10.2g |
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| Fats | 11.55g | 5.9g |
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| Carbs | 22.17g | 29.5g |
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| Calories | 244kcal | 191kcal |
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| Fructose | 2.2g |
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| Sugar | 5.13g | 4g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 6g |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 97mg |
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| Iron | 2.41mg | 1.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 124mg | 77mg |
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| Potassium | 227mg | 236mg |
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| Sodium | 427mg | 247mg |
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| Zinc | 2.69mg | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.107mg |
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| Manganese | 0.199mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 2.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg |
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| Folate | 56µg | 25µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 0.2µg |
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| Cholesterol | 39mg | 8mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.724g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.008g | 2.1g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.202g | 1.5g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 1g |
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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
35%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tikka Masala is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.908g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder 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 ($)