Tikka Masala vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tikka Masala and chicken McNuggets
- Tikka Masala has more calcium and iron; however, chicken McNuggets are higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Chicken McNuggets cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 31% more than tikka Masala.
- Tikka Masala has 9 times more calcium than chicken McNuggets. While tikka Masala has 97mg of calcium, chicken McNuggets have only 11mg.
- Tikka Masala has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +781.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +253.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +196% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +895% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +65% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 5.61g | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 7.4mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 272mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.398mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% | |
| Fats | 5.9g | 19.81g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 18% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.5g | 8.134g | 17% |
| Sodium | 247mg | 566mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 44mg | 12% |
| Protein | 10.2g | 15.79g | 11% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 11mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 191kcal | 302kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.89mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 25µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0.33µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.1g | 3.261g | 5% |
| Carbs | 29.5g | 15.09g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.59mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.5g | 15.09g | N/A |
| Potassium | 236mg | 252mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
5.9 g
Carbs:
29.5 g
Water:
49 g
Other:
5.4 g
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +147.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +235.8% |
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Water
~47.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +442.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +461% |
