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Tikka Masala vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tikka Masala and taco salad?

  • Tikka Masala is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3, yet taco salad is higher in zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Tikka Masala's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 13% more.
  • Tikka Masala has 2 times more vitamin B3 than taco salad. While tikka Masala has 2.5mg of vitamin B3, taco salad has only 1.24mg.
  • The amount of sodium in tikka Masala is lower.

We used KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and Fast foods, taco salad types in this article.

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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 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.4%
Contains more IronIron +21.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +172%
~equal in Calcium ~97mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~72mg

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 6% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +60%
Contains more FolateFolate +68%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.7%
Contains more OtherOther +237.5%
Contains more FatsFats +26.4%
Contains more WaterWater +47.7%

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
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73.7%

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 salad
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 Taco salad DV% diff.
Fiber 6g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.05mg 13%
Copper 0.113mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 1.24mg 8%
Zinc 0.5mg 1.36mg 8%
Manganese 0.167mg 7%
Protein 10.2g 6.68g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.18mg 6%
Magnesium 26mg 6%
Carbs 29.5g 11.91g 6%
Saturated fat 2.1g 3.446g 6%
Sodium 247mg 385mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.32µg 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 22mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.11mg 5%
Folate 25µg 42µg 4%
Choline 23.3mg 4%
Selenium 2.2µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.5g 2.606g 3%
Calories 191kcal 141kcal 3%
Iron 1.4mg 1.15mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Fats 5.9g 7.46g 2%
Phosphorus 77mg 72mg 1%
Potassium 236mg 210mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.883g 1%
Net carbs 23.5g 11.91g N/A
Calcium 97mg 97mg 0%
Sugar 4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tikka Masala Taco salad
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
18%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.346g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad
Taco salad 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 ($)
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