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Tikka Masala vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tikka Masala and McGriddles

  • Tikka Masala has more Fiber, however, McGriddles has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • McGriddles' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 34% more.
  • Tikka Masala has 6 times more Fiber than McGriddles. Tikka Masala has 6g of Fiber, while McGriddles have 1g.
  • 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, Sausage McGRIDDLES.

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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 Calcium +54%
Contains more Potassium +62.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +310.4%
Contains more Zinc +52%
Equal in Iron - 1.42
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 19% 54% 10% 136% 13% 97% 21% 27% 26% 0%
Contains more Calcium +54%
Contains more Potassium +62.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +310.4%
Contains more Zinc +52%
Equal in Iron - 1.42

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 B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Folate +48%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 36% 58% 24% 25% 28% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Folate +48%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Other +118.6%
Contains more Fats +201%
Equal in Carbs - 31.25
10% 6% 30% 49% 5%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 5.9 g
Carbs: 29.5 g
Water: 49 g
Other: 5.4 g
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 g
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Other +118.6%
Contains more Fats +201%
Equal in Carbs - 31.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +402.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.1%
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.591 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +402.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.1%

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 McGriddles
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 McGriddles Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 30.25g McGriddles
Protein 10.2g 8.41g Tikka Masala
Fats 5.9g 17.76g McGriddles
Carbs 29.5g 31.25g McGriddles
Calories 191kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Fructose 0.14g McGriddles
Sugar 4g 11.23g Tikka Masala
Fiber 6g 1g Tikka Masala
Calcium 97mg 63mg Tikka Masala
Iron 1.4mg 1.42mg McGriddles
Magnesium 14mg McGriddles
Phosphorus 77mg 316mg McGriddles
Potassium 236mg 145mg Tikka Masala
Sodium 247mg 737mg Tikka Masala
Zinc 0.5mg 0.76mg McGriddles
Copper 0.079mg McGriddles
Manganese 0.198mg McGriddles
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.209mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.156mg McGriddles
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 3.082mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.384mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.108mg McGriddles
Folate 25µg 37µg McGriddles
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.27µg McGriddles
Cholesterol 8mg 24mg Tikka Masala
Trans Fat 0g 0.956g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 2.1g 5.435g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g 7.532g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 2.591g McGriddles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tikka Masala McGriddles
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
21%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.335g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McGriddles
McGriddles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McGriddles
McGriddles 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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/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.