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Tikka Masala vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tikka Masala and kFC Fried Chicken different?

  • Tikka Masala is richer in fiber, vitamin B1, and iron, while kFC Fried Chicken is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • KFC Fried Chicken covers your daily need for sodium, 35% more than tikka Masala.
  • Tikka Masala is lower in saturated fat.

KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading types were used in this article.

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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% 35% 22% 33% 27% 24% 108% 136% 39% 94%
Contains more IronIron +59.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +74%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +227.3%
~equal in Potassium ~244mg

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% 6.7% 24% 0% 20% 45% 102% 53% 32% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +60%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~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% 28% 19% 36% 4%
Protein: 14.17 g
Fats: 28.01 g
Carbs: 18.79 g
Water: 35.52 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57%
Contains more WaterWater +38%
Contains more OtherOther +53.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.9%
Contains more FatsFats +374.7%

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.343 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +863.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +437.5%

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 KFC Fried Chicken
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 KFC Fried Chicken DV% diff.
Sodium 247mg 1042mg 35%
Fats 5.9g 28.01g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 1.5g 14.448g 32%
Selenium 17.2µg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 5.375g 29%
Cholesterol 8mg 82mg 25%
Phosphorus 77mg 252mg 25%
Fiber 6g 0g 24%
Saturated fat 2.1g 6.343g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 5.42mg 18%
Manganese 0.298mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.08mg 10%
Calories 191kcal 384kcal 10%
Copper 0.082mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.2mg 8%
Protein 10.2g 14.17g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.14mg 8%
Starch 16.72g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.197mg 7%
Iron 1.4mg 0.88mg 7%
Folate 25µg 6%
Magnesium 25mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.32µg 5%
Carbs 29.5g 18.79g 4%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.87mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 2%
Calcium 97mg 117mg 2%
Net carbs 23.5g 18.79g N/A
Potassium 236mg 244mg 0%
Sugar 4g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.214g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0%
Leucine 0.864mg 0%
Lysine 0.615mg 0%
Methionine 0.205mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.516mg 0%
Histidine 0.337mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tikka Masala KFC Fried Chicken
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
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.243g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken 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. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/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.