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Tikka Masala vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tikka Masala and Chicken fingers

  • Tikka Masala has more Fiber, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, however, Chicken fingers are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chicken fingers covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 36% more than Tikka Masala.
  • Chicken fingers contain 6 times less Calcium than Tikka Masala. Tikka Masala contains 97mg of Calcium, while Chicken fingers contain 17mg.
  • Tikka Masala has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 0% 29% 21% 53% 0% 14% 33% 32% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +470.6%
Contains more IronIron +91.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +42%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.2%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 23% 47% 0% 9.2% 25% 0% 19% 0%
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 3.7% 0.66% 63% 6% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +965%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 6% 30% 49% 5%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 5.9 g
Carbs: 29.5 g
Water: 49 g
Other: 5.4 g
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71%
Contains more OtherOther +83.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.4%
Contains more FatsFats +136.4%
~equal in Water ~46.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +222%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tikka Masala Chicken fingers Opinion
Calories 191kcal 271kcal Chicken fingers
Protein 10.2g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 5.9g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Net carbs 23.5g 16.05g Tikka Masala
Carbs 29.5g 17.25g Tikka Masala
Cholesterol 8mg 48mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 28mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 97mg 17mg Tikka Masala
Potassium 236mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Iron 1.4mg 0.73mg Tikka Masala
Sugar 4g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 6g 1.2g Tikka Masala
Copper 0.069mg Chicken fingers
Zinc 0.5mg 0.71mg Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 77mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 247mg 769mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.11mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.179mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.16µg Tikka Masala
Vitamin K 8µg Chicken fingers
Folate 25µg 19µg Tikka Masala
Trans Fat 0g 0.052g Tikka Masala
Choline 43.7mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.1g 2.493g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tikka Masala Chicken fingers
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
13%
Tikka Masala
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 522mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.