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

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What are the differences between Tikka Masala and McDonald's Cheeseburger?

  • Tikka Masala is higher in Fiber, yet McDonald's Cheeseburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 27% more.
  • Tikka Masala has 5 times more Fiber than McDonald's Cheeseburger. While Tikka Masala has 6g of Fiber, McDonald's Cheeseburger has only 1.1g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tikka Masala is lower.

We used KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger types 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 14% 50% 18% 88% 32% 52% 60% 82% 30% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.2%
Contains more IronIron +67.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +282%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.8%
~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 2% 15% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +330%
Contains more FolateFolate +136%
~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
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.2%
Contains more FatsFats +99.8%
~equal in Carbs ~27.81g
~equal in Water ~45g

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
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.355 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +142.1%

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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 McDonald's Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 191kcal 263kcal McDonald's Cheeseburger
Protein 10.2g 12.97g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 5.9g 11.79g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Net carbs 23.5g 26.71g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Carbs 29.5g 27.81g Tikka Masala
Cholesterol 8mg 35mg Tikka Masala
Magnesium 20mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Calcium 97mg 167mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Potassium 236mg 200mg Tikka Masala
Iron 1.4mg 2.35mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 4g 6.22g Tikka Masala
Fiber 6g 1.1g Tikka Masala
Copper 0.097mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Zinc 0.5mg 1.91mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 77mg 140mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sodium 247mg 626mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin A 0IU 243IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.23mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.223mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.26mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 4.026mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.86µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Folate 25µg 59µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0g 0.647g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 2.1g 4.435g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g 3.631g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.355g Tikka Masala
Fructose 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tikka Masala McDonald's Cheeseburger
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
28%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.335g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger 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. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/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.