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Tikka Masala vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tikka Masala and Pizza

  • Tikka Masala has more Fiber, however, Pizza is higher in Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pizza covers your daily need of Phosphorus 20% more than Tikka Masala.
  • Tikka Masala has 3 times more Fiber than Pizza. While Tikka Masala has 6g of Fiber, Pizza has only 2.3g.
  • Tikka Masala has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.8%
Contains more IronIron +77.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +168%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180.5%

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%
Pizza
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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 4.7% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +110%
Contains more FolateFolate +272%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~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
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more OtherOther +123.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.7%
Contains more FatsFats +64.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13%

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
Pizza
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +73.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.1%

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 Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Pizza Opinion
Calories 191kcal 266kcal Pizza
Protein 10.2g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 5.9g 9.69g Pizza
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Pizza
Net carbs 23.5g 31.03g Pizza
Carbs 29.5g 33.33g Pizza
Cholesterol 8mg 17mg Tikka Masala
Magnesium 24mg Pizza
Calcium 97mg 188mg Pizza
Potassium 236mg 172mg Tikka Masala
Iron 1.4mg 2.48mg Pizza
Sugar 4g 3.58g Pizza
Fiber 6g 2.3g Tikka Masala
Copper 0.105mg Pizza
Zinc 0.5mg 1.34mg Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 77mg 216mg Pizza
Sodium 247mg 598mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin A 0IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.08mg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Folate 25µg 93µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0g 0.241g Tikka Masala
Choline 16.4mg Pizza
Saturated Fat 2.1g 4.465g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.681g Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tikka Masala Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.365g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza 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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.