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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% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 Opinion
Calories 191kcal 244kcal Roast beef sandwich
Protein 10.2g 15.17g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 5.9g 10.3g Roast beef sandwich
Net carbs 23.5g 20.91g Tikka Masala
Carbs 29.5g 22.21g Tikka Masala
Cholesterol 8mg 30mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 97mg 55mg Tikka Masala
Potassium 236mg 224mg Tikka Masala
Iron 1.4mg 2.64mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 4g 3.84g Roast beef sandwich
Fiber 6g 1.3g Tikka Masala
Copper 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 0.5mg 2.27mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 77mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 247mg 653mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin A 0IU 8IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.217mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 4.343mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 25µg 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0g 0.389g Tikka Masala
Choline 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.1g 3.399g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g 3.987g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.762g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g Roast beef sandwich

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.