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Tikka Masala vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tikka Masala and Nachos

  • Tikka Masala has more Vitamin B3, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, however, Nachos has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Nachos' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 17% more.
  • Tikka Masala has 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Nachos. Tikka Masala has 2.5mg of Vitamin B3, while Nachos have 0.63mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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%
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54%
Contains more IronIron +86.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +72%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.1%

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%
Nachos
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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 3.7% 1.3% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +296.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +185.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +437.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.1%
Contains more WaterWater +31%
Contains more OtherOther +188.8%
Contains more FatsFats +264.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.3%

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
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +834.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +404%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.173g

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 Nachos
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tikka Masala Nachos Opinion
Calories 191kcal 343kcal Nachos
Protein 10.2g 4.32g Tikka Masala
Fats 5.9g 21.5g Nachos
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Nachos
Net carbs 23.5g 31.71g Nachos
Carbs 29.5g 34.91g Nachos
Cholesterol 8mg 3mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg Nachos
Calcium 97mg 63mg Tikka Masala
Potassium 236mg 362mg Nachos
Iron 1.4mg 0.75mg Tikka Masala
Sugar 4g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 6g 3.2g Tikka Masala
Copper 0.064mg Nachos
Zinc 0.5mg 0.86mg Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 77mg 198mg Nachos
Sodium 247mg 313mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.123mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.133mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.63mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.215mg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.07µg Tikka Masala
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Folate 25µg 10µg Tikka Masala
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Tikka Masala
Choline 26.4mg Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.1g 2.173g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 5.04g Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tikka Masala Nachos
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.