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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%
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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% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 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 B6Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +365%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tikka Masala Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.93µg 30%
Selenium 9.2µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 3.042g 14%
Phosphorus 77mg 178mg 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.05mg 13%
Manganese 0.249mg 11%
Zinc 0.5mg 1.75mg 11%
Fats 5.9g 12.7g 10%
Saturated fat 2.1g 4.384g 10%
Copper 0.077mg 9%
Fiber 6g 3.9g 8%
Magnesium 32mg 8%
Sodium 247mg 397mg 7%
Cholesterol 8mg 28mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.5g 4.411g 7%
Choline 32mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 1.65mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.09mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 1.19mg 3%
Protein 10.2g 8.86g 3%
Carbs 29.5g 19.85g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.06mg 3%
Folate 25µg 19µg 2%
Calories 191kcal 226kcal 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 236mg 209mg 1%
Calcium 97mg 89mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 23.5g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 4g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.467g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

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
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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%

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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.