Tikka Masala vs. McDonald's Quarter Pounder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tikka Masala and McDonald's Quarter Pounder different?
- Tikka Masala is richer in fiber, while McDonald's Quarter Pounder is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, and folate.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 45% more than tikka Masala.
- Tikka Masala contains 4 times more fiber than McDonald's Quarter Pounder. Tikka Masala contains 6g of fiber, while McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 1.6g.
- Tikka Masala is lower in sodium.
KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER types were used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +438% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +244% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +540% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +124% |
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:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +198.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +95.8% |
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Water
~50.37g
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
4.008 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.283 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +253.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +180.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 1.28µg | 45% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 2.69mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.344mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 1.6g | 18% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.41mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 4.452mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 39mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.1g | 4.008g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.199mg | 9% | |
| Fats | 5.9g | 11.55g | 9% |
| Folate | 25µg | 56µg | 8% |
| Protein | 10.2g | 14.1g | 8% |
| Sodium | 247mg | 427mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.5g | 4.202g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 124mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 0.283g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 191kcal | 244kcal | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.2g | 3% | |
| Carbs | 29.5g | 22.17g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.183mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 84mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.5g | 20.57g | N/A |
| Potassium | 236mg | 227mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.724g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tikka Masala is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.908g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.