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Tikka Masala vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tikka Masala and McDonald's Big Mac

  • Tikka Masala has more Fiber, while McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 28% higher.
  • McDonald's Big Mac contains 4 times less Fiber than Tikka Masala. Tikka Masala contains 6g of Fiber, while McDonald's Big Mac contains 1.6g.
  • 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, BIG MAC.

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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% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.6%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +282%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.4%
~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 1.3% 11% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +340%
Contains more FolateFolate +84%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.9%
Contains more OtherOther +193.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.9%
Contains more FatsFats +153.6%
~equal in Water ~51.3g

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
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +226.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +131.6%

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 McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tikka Masala McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Calories 191kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 10.2g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 5.9g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Net carbs 23.5g 18.48g Tikka Masala
Carbs 29.5g 20.08g Tikka Masala
Cholesterol 8mg 36mg Tikka Masala
Magnesium 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 97mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 236mg 181mg Tikka Masala
Iron 1.4mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 4g 3.97g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 6g 1.6g Tikka Masala
Copper 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Zinc 0.5mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 77mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 247mg 460mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin A 0IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.176mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Folate 25µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Trans Fat 0g 0.588g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 2.1g 3.803g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.306g Tikka Masala
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tikka Masala McDonald's Big Mac
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
24%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.703g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac 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. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/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.