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Tikka Masala vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tikka Masala and Egg McMUFFIN

  • Tikka Masala has more Fiber, while Egg McMUFFIN has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 52% higher.
  • Egg McMUFFIN contains 5 times less Fiber than Tikka Masala. Tikka Masala contains 6g of Fiber, while Egg McMUFFIN contains 1.1g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tikka Masala is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN.

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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 14% 58% 15% 86% 28% 35% 86% 80% 31% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97.9%
Contains more IronIron +64.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +158%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159.7%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 4% 0% 12% 0% 66% 85% 58% 50% 33% 0% 0% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +268%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +262.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +216%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
14% 10% 22% 53% 2%
Protein: 13.64 g
Fats: 9.66 g
Carbs: 21.67 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 2.45 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.1%
Contains more OtherOther +120.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.7%
Contains more FatsFats +63.7%
~equal in Water ~52.58g

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
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.735 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +81.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.5%

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 Egg McMUFFIN
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Tikka Masala Egg McMUFFIN Opinion
Calories 191kcal 228kcal Egg McMUFFIN
Protein 10.2g 13.64g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 5.9g 9.66g Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Egg McMUFFIN
Net carbs 23.5g 20.57g Tikka Masala
Carbs 29.5g 21.67g Tikka Masala
Cholesterol 8mg 165mg Tikka Masala
Magnesium 20mg Egg McMUFFIN
Calcium 97mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 236mg 173mg Tikka Masala
Iron 1.4mg 2.3mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 4g 2.13g Egg McMUFFIN
Fiber 6g 1.1g Tikka Masala
Copper 0.084mg Egg McMUFFIN
Zinc 0.5mg 1.29mg Egg McMUFFIN
Phosphorus 77mg 200mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sodium 247mg 617mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin E 0.59mg Egg McMUFFIN
Manganese 0.235mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.262mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.368mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 3.102mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B5 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.145mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 0.2µg Tikka Masala
Folate 25µg 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Trans Fat 0g 0.109g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 2.1g 3.592g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g 2.721g Egg McMUFFIN
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.735g Egg McMUFFIN
Fructose 0.43g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g Egg McMUFFIN

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tikka Masala Egg McMUFFIN
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Tikka Masala
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 157mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.492g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN 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 ($)

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. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/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.