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Tikka Masala vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tikka Masala and french fries

  • Tikka Masala has more fiber, vitamin B12, calcium, and iron; however, french fries have more vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin C, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • French fries' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 26% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438.9%
Contains more IronIron +72.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15%
~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +830%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +197.4%
Contains more WaterWater +27.1%
Contains more OtherOther +191.9%
Contains more FatsFats +149.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.5%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +297.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +439.8%

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 French fries
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tikka Masala French fries DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 5.398g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.372mg 26%
Fats 5.9g 14.73g 14%
Protein 10.2g 3.43g 14%
Copper 0.124mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.5g 5.969g 11%
Manganese 0.247mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 11%
Potassium 236mg 579mg 10%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Fiber 6g 3.8g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Calcium 97mg 18mg 8%
Magnesium 35mg 8%
Iron 1.4mg 0.81mg 7%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Phosphorus 77mg 125mg 7%
Calories 191kcal 312kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.039mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg 5%
Carbs 29.5g 41.44g 4%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.17mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 3.004mg 3%
Selenium 0.9µg 2%
Sodium 247mg 210mg 2%
Folate 25µg 30µg 1%
Saturated fat 2.1g 2.336g 1%
Net carbs 23.5g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 4g 0.3g N/A
Zinc 0.5mg 0.5mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tikka Masala French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.