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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 Polyunsaturated fat, however, Tikka Masala have more Fiber.
  • McGriddles' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 34% more.
  • McGriddles have 3 times more Cholesterol than Tikka Masala. McGriddles have 24mg of Cholesterol, while Tikka Masala has 8mg.

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.
Contains more Phosphorus +310.4%
Contains more Zinc +52%
Contains more Calcium +54%
Contains more Potassium +62.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 54% 10% 136% 13% 97% 21% 27% 26% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 53% 0% 33% 21% 33% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +310.4%
Contains more Zinc +52%
Contains more Calcium +54%
Contains more Potassium +62.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.4

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Folate +48%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 36% 58% 24% 25% 28% 34% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 24% 47% 0% 10% 19% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Folate +48%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +201%
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Other +118.6%
Equal in Carbs - 29.5
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 Fats +201%
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Other +118.6%
Equal in Carbs - 29.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +402.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.4%
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.591 g
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +402.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.1%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 30.25g 23.5g McGriddles
Protein 8.41g 10.2g Tikka Masala
Fats 17.76g 5.9g McGriddles
Carbs 31.25g 29.5g McGriddles
Calories 312kcal 191kcal McGriddles
Fructose 0.14g McGriddles
Sugar 11.23g 4g Tikka Masala
Fiber 1g 6g Tikka Masala
Calcium 63mg 97mg Tikka Masala
Iron 1.42mg 1.4mg McGriddles
Magnesium 14mg McGriddles
Phosphorus 316mg 77mg McGriddles
Potassium 145mg 236mg Tikka Masala
Sodium 737mg 247mg Tikka Masala
Zinc 0.76mg 0.5mg McGriddles
Copper 0.079mg McGriddles
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
Folate 37µg 25µg McGriddles
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.2µg McGriddles
Cholesterol 24mg 8mg Tikka Masala
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McGriddles Tikka Masala
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
McGriddles
14%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McGriddles
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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.