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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 of 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.
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Calcium +20.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.3%
Contains more Zinc +74%
Equal in Potassium - 244
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 53% 0% 33% 21% 33% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 18% 108% 22% 136% 24% 28% 39% 94%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Calcium +20.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.3%
Contains more Zinc +74%
Equal in Potassium - 244

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 24% 47% 0% 10% 19% 25% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 24% 0% 0% 20% 46% 102% 53% 33% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +57%
Contains more Water +38%
Contains more Other +53.8%
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Fats +374.7%
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 Carbs +57%
Contains more Water +38%
Contains more Other +53.8%
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Fats +374.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +863.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.5%
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +863.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 18.79g Tikka Masala
Protein 10.2g 14.17g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 5.9g 28.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 29.5g 18.79g Tikka Masala
Calories 191kcal 384kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Sugar 4g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 6g 0g Tikka Masala
Calcium 97mg 117mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 1.4mg 0.88mg Tikka Masala
Magnesium 25mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 77mg 252mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 236mg 244mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 247mg 1042mg Tikka Masala
Zinc 0.5mg 0.87mg KFC Fried Chicken
Copper 0.082mg KFC Fried Chicken
Manganese 0.298mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 66IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.08mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.197mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 5.42mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.14mg KFC Fried Chicken
Folate 25µg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.32µg KFC Fried Chicken
Tryptophan 0.108mg KFC Fried Chicken
Threonine 0.467mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.416mg KFC Fried Chicken
Leucine 0.864mg KFC Fried Chicken
Lysine 0.615mg KFC Fried Chicken
Methionine 0.205mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phenylalanine 0.542mg KFC Fried Chicken
Valine 0.516mg KFC Fried Chicken
Histidine 0.337mg KFC Fried Chicken
Cholesterol 8mg 82mg Tikka Masala
Trans Fat 0g 0.214g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 2.1g 6.343g Tikka Masala
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g KFC Fried Chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g 14.448g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 5.375g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tikka Masala KFC Fried Chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Tikka Masala
27%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
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.