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Tikka Masala vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tikka Masala and fast food

  • Tikka Masala has more fiber, while fast food has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 29% higher.
  • Fast food contains 4 times less fiber than tikka Masala. Tikka Masala contains 6g of fiber, while fast food contains 1.7g.
  • 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 Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.4%
Contains more IronIron +118.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +404%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74%

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +263%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +345%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +27.4%
Contains more OtherOther +255.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62%
Contains more FatsFats +103.6%
~equal in Carbs ~31.5g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +222.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68%

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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tikka Masala Fast food DV% diff.
Selenium 20.3µg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.89µg 29%
Iron 1.4mg 3.06mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.363mg 20%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 5.617mg 19%
Zinc 0.5mg 2.52mg 18%
Fiber 6g 1.7g 17%
Manganese 0.357mg 16%
Folate 25µg 80µg 14%
Copper 0.121mg 13%
Protein 10.2g 16.52g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.212mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.1g 4.493g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.317mg 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Fats 5.9g 12.01g 9%
Phosphorus 77mg 134mg 8%
Cholesterol 8mg 33mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.5g 4.835g 8%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Magnesium 27mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.68g 5%
Calories 191kcal 297kcal 5%
Sodium 247mg 331mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Calcium 97mg 62mg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 1%
Potassium 236mg 197mg 1%
Carbs 29.5g 31.5g 1%
Net carbs 23.5g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 4g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tikka Masala Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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