Taco vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Taco and Tikka Masala?
- Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Tikka Masala is richer in Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
- Taco's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 30% higher.
- Taco has 4 times more Zinc than Tikka Masala. Taco has 1.75mg of Zinc, while Tikka Masala has 0.5mg.
- Tikka Masala contains less Cholesterol.
We used Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared types in this comparison.
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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.
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Phosphorus
+131.2%
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Zinc
+250%
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Iron
+17.6%
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Potassium
+12.9%
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Sodium
-37.8%
Equal in Calcium - 97
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Phosphorus
+131.2%
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Zinc
+250%
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Iron
+17.6%
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Potassium
+12.9%
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Sodium
-37.8%
Equal in Calcium - 97
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+125%
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Vitamin B12
+365%
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Vitamin B1
+300%
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Vitamin B2
+66.7%
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Vitamin B3
+51.5%
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Folate
+31.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+125%
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Vitamin B12
+365%
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Vitamin B1
+300%
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Vitamin B2
+66.7%
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Vitamin B3
+51.5%
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Folate
+31.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+115.3%
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Water
+16.4%
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Protein
+15.1%
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Carbs
+48.6%
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Other
+243.9%
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
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1.57 g
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
5.9 g
Carbs:
29.5 g
Water:
49 g
Other:
5.4 g
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Fats
+115.3%
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Water
+16.4%
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Protein
+15.1%
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Carbs
+48.6%
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+243.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+194.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+204.2%
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Saturated Fat
-52.1%
Saturated Fat:
4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.042 g
Saturated Fat:
2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+194.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+204.2%
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Saturated Fat
-52.1%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.95g | 23.5g |
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| Protein | 8.86g | 10.2g |
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| Fats | 12.7g | 5.9g |
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| Carbs | 19.85g | 29.5g |
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| Calories | 226kcal | 191kcal |
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| Starch | 14.78g |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Sugar | 0.9g | 4g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 6g |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 97mg |
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| Iron | 1.19mg | 1.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 178mg | 77mg |
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| Potassium | 209mg | 236mg |
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| Sodium | 397mg | 247mg |
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| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.077mg |
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| Manganese | 0.249mg |
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| Selenium | 9.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 131IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 2.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.04mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 25µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 15.3µg |
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| Cholesterol | 28mg | 8mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.467g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.384g | 2.1g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.411g | 1.5g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 1g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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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
23%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.284g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.