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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 of 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.
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 16% 25% 20% 90% 36% 73% 53% 56% 26% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.2%
Contains more IronIron +72.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +438%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61%
~equal in Potassium ~227mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 3% 3.4% 0% 0% 46% 79% 83% 0% 0% 160% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +540%
Contains more FolateFolate +124%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.183mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
14% 12% 22% 50% 2%
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%
~equal in Water ~50.37g

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
47% 49% 3%
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.
Tikka Masala McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Quarter Pounder Opinion
Calories 191kcal 244kcal McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Protein 10.2g 14.1g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Fats 5.9g 11.55g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Net carbs 23.5g 20.57g Tikka Masala
Carbs 29.5g 22.17g Tikka Masala
Cholesterol 8mg 39mg Tikka Masala
Magnesium 22mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Calcium 97mg 84mg Tikka Masala
Potassium 236mg 227mg Tikka Masala
Iron 1.4mg 2.41mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sugar 4g 5.13g Tikka Masala
Fiber 6g 1.6g Tikka Masala
Copper 0.107mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Zinc 0.5mg 2.69mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Phosphorus 77mg 124mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sodium 247mg 427mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Manganese 0.199mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.183mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.344mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 4.452mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 1.28µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Folate 25µg 56µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Trans Fat 0g 0.724g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 2.1g 4.008g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g 4.202g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.283g Tikka Masala
Fructose 2.2g McDonald's Quarter Pounder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tikka Masala McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Tikka Masala
32%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
40%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.908g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder 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 Quarter Pounder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170321/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.