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Nachos vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Nachos and Tikka Masala

  • Nachos have more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Tikka Masala have more Vitamin B3, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Nachos' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 17% more.
  • Nachos have 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Tikka Masala. Nachos have 0.215mg of Vitamin B6, while Tikka Masala has 0.04mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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 +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +53.4%
Contains more Zinc +72%
Contains more Calcium +54%
Contains more Iron +86.7%
Contains less Sodium -21.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 53% 0% 33% 21% 33% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +53.4%
Contains more Zinc +72%
Contains more Calcium +54%
Contains more Iron +86.7%
Contains less Sodium -21.1%

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.
Nachos
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +296.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +185.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +296.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +185.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +264.4%
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Contains more Protein +136.1%
Contains more Water +31%
Contains more Other +188.8%
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 +264.4%
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Contains more Protein +136.1%
Contains more Water +31%
Contains more Other +188.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +834.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +404%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.1
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +834.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +404%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.1

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Tikka Masala Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 23.5g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 10.2g Tikka Masala
Fats 21.5g 5.9g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 29.5g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 191kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 4g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 6g Tikka Masala
Calcium 63mg 97mg Tikka Masala
Iron 0.75mg 1.4mg Tikka Masala
Magnesium 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 77mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 236mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 247mg Tikka Masala
Zinc 0.86mg 0.5mg Nachos
Copper 0.064mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.2mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 2.5mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.04mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 25µg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.2µg Tikka Masala
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 8mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g 0g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 2.173g 2.1g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 1.5g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 1g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Nachos Tikka Masala
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
25%
Nachos
14%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.