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Roast beef sandwich vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Roast beef sandwich and Tikka Masala

  • Roast beef sandwich has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Tikka Masala is higher in Fiber.
  • Roast beef sandwich covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 32% more than Tikka Masala.
  • Tikka Masala contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Roast beef sandwich. Roast beef sandwich contains 0.215mg of Vitamin B6, while Tikka Masala contains 0.04mg.
  • Tikka Masala has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain 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 Iron +88.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.7%
Contains more Zinc +354%
Contains more Calcium +76.4%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Equal in Potassium - 236
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 99% 17% 86% 20% 86% 62% 37% 31% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 53% 0% 33% 21% 33% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +88.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.7%
Contains more Zinc +354%
Contains more Calcium +76.4%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +437.5%
Contains more Folate +104%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +380%
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 1% 9% 0% 0% 55% 67% 82% 0% 50% 39% 120% 7%
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 B2 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +437.5%
Contains more Folate +104%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +380%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.7%
Contains more Fats +74.6%
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
Contains more Other +124.1%
Equal in Water - 49
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 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 Protein +48.7%
Contains more Fats +74.6%
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
Contains more Other +124.1%
Equal in Water - 49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.2%
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.762 g
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roast beef sandwich Tikka Masala
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Roast beef sandwich Tikka Masala Opinion
Net carbs 20.91g 23.5g Tikka Masala
Protein 15.17g 10.2g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 5.9g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 22.21g 29.5g Tikka Masala
Calories 244kcal 191kcal Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 4g Roast beef sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 6g Tikka Masala
Calcium 55mg 97mg Tikka Masala
Iron 2.64mg 1.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 77mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 224mg 236mg Tikka Masala
Sodium 653mg 247mg Tikka Masala
Zinc 2.27mg 0.5mg Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 8IU 0IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.2mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.1mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 2.5mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.04mg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 51µg 25µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 30mg 8mg Tikka Masala
Trans Fat 0.389g 0g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 3.399g 2.1g Tikka Masala
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 1g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Roast beef sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich 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
35%
Roast beef sandwich
14%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.299g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich 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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/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.