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Fish sandwich vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fish sandwiches and tikka Masala different?

  • Fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, folate, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, tikka Masala is richer in fiber and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for tikka Masala is 20% higher.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 6 times more polyunsaturated fat than tikka Masala. While fish sandwiches contain 6.257g of polyunsaturated fat, tikka Masala contains only 1g.
  • Tikka Masala has less cholesterol.

Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59%
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +240%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +84%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 +111%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.5%
Contains more OtherOther +153.5%
~equal in Protein ~10.2g
~equal in Water ~49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 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 +73%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +525.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.1g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Tikka Masala DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 1g 35%
Selenium 18µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.2µg 20%
Fiber 1g 6g 20%
Sodium 602mg 247mg 15%
Manganese 0.264mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Fats 12.45g 5.9g 10%
Cholesterol 35mg 8mg 9%
Copper 0.075mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 7%
Phosphorus 116mg 77mg 6%
Magnesium 25mg 6%
Calcium 37mg 97mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Folate 46µg 25µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Calories 257kcal 191kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.1mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 1.5g 3%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 2.5mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.04mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.949g 2.1g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.2mg 1%
Potassium 206mg 236mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Carbs 26.69g 29.5g 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Iron 1.5mg 1.4mg 1%
Protein 10.29g 10.2g 0%
Net carbs 25.69g 23.5g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 4g N/A
Zinc 0.49mg 0.5mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Tikka Masala
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Fish sandwich
13%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich 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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.