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McGriddles vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between McGriddles and Tikka Masala

  • McGriddles have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Tikka Masala have more Fiber.
  • McGriddles' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 34% more.
  • McGriddles have 5 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Tikka Masala. McGriddles have 7.532g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Tikka Masala has 1.5g.
  • Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 29% 21% 53% 0% 14% 33% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +52%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +310.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.5%
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 23% 47% 0% 9.2% 25% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35%
Contains more FolateFolate +48%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 g
10% 6% 30% 49% 5%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 5.9 g
Carbs: 29.5 g
Water: 49 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +201%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22.2%
Contains more OtherOther +118.6%
~equal in Carbs ~29.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 g
46% 33% 22%
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 +402.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +159.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McGriddles Tikka Masala
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McGriddles Tikka Masala Opinion
Calories 312kcal 191kcal McGriddles
Protein 8.41g 10.2g Tikka Masala
Fats 17.76g 5.9g McGriddles
Net carbs 30.25g 23.5g McGriddles
Carbs 31.25g 29.5g McGriddles
Cholesterol 24mg 8mg Tikka Masala
Magnesium 14mg McGriddles
Calcium 63mg 97mg Tikka Masala
Potassium 145mg 236mg Tikka Masala
Iron 1.42mg 1.4mg McGriddles
Sugar 11.23g 4g Tikka Masala
Fiber 1g 6g Tikka Masala
Copper 0.079mg McGriddles
Zinc 0.76mg 0.5mg McGriddles
Phosphorus 316mg 77mg McGriddles
Sodium 737mg 247mg Tikka Masala
Manganese 0.198mg McGriddles
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.2mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.1mg McGriddles
Vitamin B3 3.082mg 2.5mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.384mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.04mg McGriddles
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.2µg McGriddles
Folate 37µg 25µg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.956g 0g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 5.435g 2.1g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 7.532g 1.5g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 2.591g 1g McGriddles
Fructose 0.14g McGriddles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McGriddles Tikka Masala
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
20%
McGriddles
13%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McGriddles
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.335g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McGriddles
McGriddles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McGriddles
McGriddles 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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.