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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, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • McDonald's french fries' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 26% more.
  • Tikka Masala has 19 times more sugar than mcDonald's french fries. Tikka Masala has 4g of sugar, while mcDonald's french fries have 0.21g.

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.
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 26% 5.7% 53% 30% 38% 14% 54% 25% 32% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +410.5%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.51mg

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 19% 0% 28% 0% 45% 8.5% 60% 35% 88% 0% 40% 0% 22%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.18mg

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
3% 15% 43% 37% 2%
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
46% 33% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
16% 51% 33%
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

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 french fries
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tikka Masala McDonald's french fries 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tikka Masala McDonald's french fries
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
27%
McDonald's french fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
28%
McDonald's french fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.171g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries 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 french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/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.