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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, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • 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.
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 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +52%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +310.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.42mg
~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 0% 0% 0% 0% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35%
Contains more FolateFolate +48%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.209mg
~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
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 ProteinProtein +21.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22.2%
Contains more OtherOther +118.6%
Contains more FatsFats +201%
~equal in Carbs ~31.25g

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
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +402.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 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 McGriddles Opinion
Calories 191kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Protein 10.2g 8.41g Tikka Masala
Fats 5.9g 17.76g McGriddles
Net carbs 23.5g 30.25g McGriddles
Carbs 29.5g 31.25g McGriddles
Cholesterol 8mg 24mg Tikka Masala
Magnesium 14mg McGriddles
Calcium 97mg 63mg Tikka Masala
Potassium 236mg 145mg Tikka Masala
Iron 1.4mg 1.42mg McGriddles
Sugar 4g 11.23g Tikka Masala
Fiber 6g 1g Tikka Masala
Copper 0.079mg McGriddles
Zinc 0.5mg 0.76mg McGriddles
Phosphorus 77mg 316mg McGriddles
Sodium 247mg 737mg Tikka Masala
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
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.27µg McGriddles
Folate 25µg 37µg McGriddles
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
Fructose 0.14g McGriddles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tikka Masala McGriddles
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
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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 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.