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

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Important differences between Tikka Masala and McDonald's hamburger

  • Tikka Masala has more Fiber, however, McDonald's hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • McDonald's hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 26% more.
  • Tikka Masala has 5 times more Fiber than McDonald's hamburger. Tikka Masala has 6g of Fiber, while McDonald's hamburger has 1.3g.
  • Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and McDONALD'S, Hamburger.

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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 Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +30.9%
Contains more Iron +105%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Zinc +290%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 53% 0% 33% 21% 33% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 108% 15% 46% 17% 65% 54% 32% 43% 143%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +30.9%
Contains more Iron +105%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Zinc +290%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Folate +156%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +315%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 24% 47% 0% 10% 19% 25% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 2% 62% 56% 86% 0% 0% 48% 104% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Folate +156%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +315%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +147.7%
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Fats +71%
Equal in Carbs - 30.28
Equal in Water - 44.53
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% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Other +147.7%
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Fats +71%
Equal in Carbs - 30.28
Equal in Water - 44.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42%
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42%

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 hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 28.98g McDonald's hamburger
Protein 10.2g 12.92g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 5.9g 10.09g McDonald's hamburger
Carbs 29.5g 30.28g McDonald's hamburger
Calories 191kcal 264kcal McDonald's hamburger
Fructose 3.3g McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 4g 6.03g Tikka Masala
Fiber 6g 1.3g Tikka Masala
Calcium 97mg 127mg McDonald's hamburger
Iron 1.4mg 2.87mg McDonald's hamburger
Magnesium 21mg McDonald's hamburger
Phosphorus 77mg 107mg McDonald's hamburger
Potassium 236mg 192mg Tikka Masala
Sodium 247mg 494mg Tikka Masala
Zinc 0.5mg 1.95mg McDonald's hamburger
Copper 0.096mg McDonald's hamburger
Manganese 0.322mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 26.2µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 0IU 55IU McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.247mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.239mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 4.544mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Tikka Masala
Folate 25µg 64µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.83µg McDonald's hamburger
Cholesterol 8mg 27mg Tikka Masala
Trans Fat 0g 0.428g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 2.1g 3.504g Tikka Masala
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g McDonald's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g 3.768g McDonald's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.42g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g McDonald's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tikka Masala McDonald's hamburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Tikka Masala
30%
McDonald's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
56%
McDonald's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.404g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger 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 hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/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.