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Tikka Masala vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tikka Masala and roast beef sandwich

  • Tikka Masala has more fiber; however, roast beef sandwich is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Roast beef sandwich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 32% more than tikka Masala.
  • Roast beef sandwich contains 5 times less fiber than tikka Masala. Tikka Masala contains 6g of fiber, while roast beef sandwich contains 1.3g.
  • Tikka Masala has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain.

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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% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.2%
Contains more IronIron +88.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +354%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159.7%
~equal in Potassium ~224mg

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% 0.67% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +380%
Contains more FolateFolate +104%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.217mg
~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
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.8%
Contains more OtherOther +124.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.7%
Contains more FatsFats +74.6%
~equal in Water ~49.91g

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
37% 44% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +165.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.2%

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 Roast beef sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Roast beef sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 18.2µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.96µg 32%
Fiber 6g 1.3g 19%
Sodium 247mg 653mg 18%
Phosphorus 77mg 200mg 18%
Iron 1.4mg 2.64mg 16%
Zinc 0.5mg 2.27mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.287mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.215mg 13%
Copper 0.109mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 4.343mg 12%
Protein 10.2g 15.17g 10%
Manganese 0.234mg 10%
Starch 17.65g 7%
Cholesterol 8mg 30mg 7%
Fats 5.9g 10.3g 7%
Folate 25µg 51µg 7%
Choline 32.4mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.1g 3.399g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.5g 3.987g 6%
Magnesium 23mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.762g 5%
Calcium 97mg 55mg 4%
Calories 191kcal 244kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3%
Fructose 1.5g 2%
Carbs 29.5g 22.21g 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.217mg 1%
Net carbs 23.5g 20.91g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Potassium 236mg 224mg 0%
Sugar 4g 3.84g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.389g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tikka Masala Roast beef sandwich
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
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.299g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich 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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/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.