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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 Zinc +172%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains less Sodium -35.8%
Equal in Calcium - 97
Equal in Phosphorus - 77
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 53% 0% 33% 21% 33% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Zinc +172%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains less Sodium -35.8%
Equal in Calcium - 97
Equal in Phosphorus - 77

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Folate +68%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Folate +68%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +26.4%
Contains more Water +47.7%
Contains more Protein +52.7%
Contains more Carbs +147.7%
Contains more Other +237.5%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 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 +26.4%
Contains more Water +47.7%
Contains more Protein +52.7%
Contains more Carbs +147.7%
Contains more Other +237.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.3%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Taco salad 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 Taco salad Tikka Masala Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 23.5g Tikka Masala
Protein 6.68g 10.2g Tikka Masala
Fats 7.46g 5.9g Taco salad
Carbs 11.91g 29.5g Tikka Masala
Calories 141kcal 191kcal Tikka Masala
Sugar 4g Taco salad
Fiber 6g Tikka Masala
Calcium 97mg 97mg
Iron 1.15mg 1.4mg Tikka Masala
Magnesium 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 77mg Tikka Masala
Potassium 210mg 236mg Tikka Masala
Sodium 385mg 247mg Tikka Masala
Zinc 1.36mg 0.5mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 297IU 0IU Taco salad
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.2mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.1mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 2.5mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.04mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg 25µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.2µg Taco salad
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 8mg Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 3.446g 2.1g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 1.5g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 1g Tikka Masala

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad 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
20%
Taco salad
14%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.346g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad
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 ($)
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