Tikka Masala vs. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tikka Masala and mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish?

Tikka Masala is richer in fiber, yet mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in vitamin B12, fats, and phosphorus.
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% higher.
Tikka Masala has 4 times more fiber than mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish. Tikka Masala has 6g of fiber, while mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 1.4g.
Tikka Masala contains less saturated fat.

We used KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

Tikka Masala

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Contains less SodiumSodium

-43.1%

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium	+23.7%
Contains more IronIron	+11.4%
Contains more CopperCopper	+∞%
Contains more ZincZinc	+16%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus	+77.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+∞%

~equal in Potassium ~220mg

Vitamin Comparison

The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

Tikka Masala

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3	+12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6	+∞%
Contains more FolateFolate	+19%

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2	+30%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12	+440%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K	+∞%

~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.211mg

~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Selenium		25.5µg	46%
Omega-3 (ALA)		0.614g	38%
Vitamin B12	0.2µg	1.08µg	37%
Polyunsaturated fat	1g	5.952g	33%
Omega-6 (Linoleic acid)		5.106g	30%
Fiber	6g	1.4g	18%
Fats	5.9g	14.64g	13%
Manganese		0.262mg	11%
Phosphorus	77mg	137mg	9%
Cholesterol	8mg	32mg	8%
Sodium	247mg	434mg	8%
Vitamin E		1.17mg	8%
Copper		0.066mg	7%
Magnesium		27mg	6%
Monounsaturated fat	1.5g	4.005g	6%
Calories	191kcal	282kcal	5%
Vitamin K		4.9µg	4%
Vitamin B6	0.04mg		3%
Saturated fat	2.1g	2.833g	3%
Protein	10.2g	11.26g	2%
Calcium	97mg	120mg	2%
Iron	1.4mg	1.56mg	2%
Vitamin B2	0.1mg	0.13mg	2%
Vitamin B3	2.5mg	2.22mg	2%
Fructose		1.93g	2%
Carbs	29.5g	26.39g	1%
Zinc	0.5mg	0.58mg	1%
Vitamin B1	0.2mg	0.211mg	1%
Folate	25µg	21µg	1%
Protein per 100 calories	5.3g	4g	N/A
Calories per 10 g protein	187kcal	250kcal	N/A
Weight per 100 calories	52g	35g	N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio	1.2	3.5	N/A
Vitamin C	0mg	0.3mg	0%
Net carbs	23.5g	24.99g	N/A
Potassium	236mg	220mg	0%
Sugar	4g	3.67g	N/A
Trans fat	0g	0.128g	N/A
Omega-3 (EPA)		0.03g	N/A
Omega-3 (DHA)		0.061g	N/A
Omega-3 (DPA)		0.005g	N/A
Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid)		0.024g	N/A
Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid)		0.006g	N/A
Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid)		0.007g	N/A