Taco salad vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taco salad and tikka Masala?
- Taco salad is higher in zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat, yet tikka Masala is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3.
- Tikka Masala's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 13% more.
- Taco salad has 3 times more vitamin B6 than tikka Masala. While taco salad has 0.11mg of vitamin B6, tikka Masala has only 0.04mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in tikka Masala is lower.
We used Fast foods, taco salad and KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +172% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +60% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
5.9 g
Carbs:
29.5 g
Water:
49 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +147.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +237.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
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 | +73.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 6g | 24% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 2.5mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 0.5mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 6.68g | 10.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 29.5g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 2.1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 247mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.2µg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Folate | 42µg | 25µg | 4% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 1.5g | 3% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 191kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 1.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fats | 7.46g | 5.9g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 77mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 236mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 23.5g | N/A |
| Calcium | 97mg | 97mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.346g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad 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 ($)