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

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Important differences between Tikka Masala and Chicken Quesadilla

  • Tikka Masala has more Fiber, however, Chicken Quesadilla has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chicken Quesadilla's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 34% more.
  • Tikka Masala has 4 times more Fiber than Chicken Quesadilla. Tikka Masala has 6g of Fiber, while Chicken Quesadilla has 1.7g.
  • Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken.

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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 18% 81% 16% 66% 25% 39% 134% 97% 35% 113%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +177.3%
Contains more IronIron +26.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +184%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +306.5%

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 0.33% 16% 5.8% 6% 50% 42% 79% 0% 18% 24% 6% 39% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +108%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.19µg

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
15% 15% 24% 43% 3%
Protein: 15.05 g
Fats: 15.25 g
Carbs: 24.04 g
Water: 42.62 g
Other: 3.04 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.7%
Contains more WaterWater +15%
Contains more OtherOther +77.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.5%
Contains more FatsFats +158.5%

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
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +151%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +309.4%

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 Quesadilla
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 Quesadilla Opinion
Calories 191kcal 294kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Protein 10.2g 15.05g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 5.9g 15.25g Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Chicken Quesadilla
Net carbs 23.5g 22.34g Tikka Masala
Carbs 29.5g 24.04g Tikka Masala
Cholesterol 8mg 37mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 97mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 236mg 183mg Tikka Masala
Iron 1.4mg 1.77mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 4g 1.88g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 6g 1.7g Tikka Masala
Copper 0.076mg Chicken Quesadilla
Zinc 0.5mg 1.42mg Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 77mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 247mg 745mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin A 0IU 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.266mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.18mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 4.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.08mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.19µg Tikka Masala
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken Quesadilla
Folate 25µg 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0g 0.322g Tikka Masala
Choline 29.8mg Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 2.1g 6.154g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g 3.765g Chicken Quesadilla
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 4.094g Chicken Quesadilla
Fructose 0.4g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tikka Masala Chicken Quesadilla
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
23%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 498mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.054g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla 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 Quesadilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170765/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.