Tikka Masala vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tikka Masala and mcDonald's french fries
- Tikka Masala has more fiber, calcium, and iron; however, mcDonald's french fries have more vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin C, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- McDonald's french fries' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 26% more.
- Tikka Masala has 5 times more calcium than mcDonald's french fries. Tikka Masala has 97mg of calcium, while mcDonald's french fries have 19mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and McDONALD'S, french fries.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +410.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +152.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +850% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.38mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 4.727g | 25% |
| Starch | 38.23g | 16% | |
| Fats | 5.9g | 15.47g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.5g | 7.379g | 15% |
| Protein | 10.2g | 3.41g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin K | 16µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 236mg | 596mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.38mg | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 6g | 3.9g | 8% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 19mg | 8% |
| Choline | 39.8mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 191kcal | 323kcal | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 127mg | 7% |
| Folate | 25µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.037mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 3.22mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 29.5g | 42.58g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 247mg | 189mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.1g | 2.271g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.5g | 38.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4g | 0.21g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.382g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.031g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.251g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
5.9 g
Carbs:
29.5 g
Water:
49 g
Other:
5.4 g
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +199.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +182.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.271 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.727 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +391.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +372.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.271g
