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Tikka Masala vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tikka Masala and Taco?

  • Tikka Masala is richer in Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Vitamin B3, yet Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 30% higher.
  • Tikka Masala has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco. Tikka Masala has 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco has 0.05mg.
  • Tikka Masala contains less Sodium.

We used KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types in this comparison.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.9%
Contains more IronIron +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.2%
~equal in Calcium ~89mg

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%
Taco
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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 1.3% 7.9% 12% 3% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +365%
~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
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.6%
Contains more OtherOther +243.9%
Contains more FatsFats +115.3%
Contains more WaterWater +16.4%

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
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +194.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +204.2%

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 Taco
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 Taco Opinion
Calories 191kcal 226kcal Taco
Protein 10.2g 8.86g Tikka Masala
Fats 5.9g 12.7g Taco
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Taco
Net carbs 23.5g 15.95g Tikka Masala
Carbs 29.5g 19.85g Tikka Masala
Cholesterol 8mg 28mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Magnesium 32mg Taco
Calcium 97mg 89mg Tikka Masala
Potassium 236mg 209mg Tikka Masala
Iron 1.4mg 1.19mg Tikka Masala
Sugar 4g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 6g 3.9g Tikka Masala
Copper 0.077mg Taco
Zinc 0.5mg 1.75mg Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Phosphorus 77mg 178mg Taco
Sodium 247mg 397mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin A 0IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.05mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.06mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 1.65mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.09mg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Folate 25µg 19µg Tikka Masala
Trans Fat 0g 0.467g Tikka Masala
Choline 32mg Taco
Saturated Fat 2.1g 4.384g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 3.042g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tikka Masala Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.284g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco 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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.