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Tikka Masala vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tikka Masala and Wendy's chicken sandwich different?

  • Tikka Masala is richer in Fiber, and Calcium, while Wendy's chicken sandwich is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Tikka Masala covers your daily need of Fiber 19% more than Wendy's chicken sandwich.
  • Tikka Masala contains 4 times more Calcium than Wendy's chicken sandwich. Tikka Masala contains 97mg of Calcium, while Wendy's chicken sandwich contains 23mg.
  • Tikka Masala is lower in Sodium.

KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich types were used 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 17% 6.9% 20% 56% 45% 17% 69% 52% 30% 133%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +321.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +22%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.1%
~equal in Potassium ~228mg
~equal in Iron ~1.5mg

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 1% 0% 0% 0% 74% 30% 62% 32% 44% 41% 27% 0% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +372.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +65%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~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
14% 8% 22% 55%
Protein: 13.78 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 54.94 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.9%
Contains more OtherOther +231.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.1%
Contains more FatsFats +37.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%

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
21% 38% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.086 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +94.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +208.6%

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 Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tikka Masala Wendy's chicken sandwich Opinion
Calories 191kcal 214kcal Wendy's chicken sandwich
Protein 10.2g 13.78g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fats 5.9g 8.1g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Net carbs 23.5g 20.25g Tikka Masala
Carbs 29.5g 21.55g Tikka Masala
Cholesterol 8mg 31mg Tikka Masala
Magnesium 24mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Calcium 97mg 23mg Tikka Masala
Potassium 236mg 228mg Tikka Masala
Iron 1.4mg 1.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sugar 4g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 6g 1.3g Tikka Masala
Copper 0.135mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.5mg 0.61mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Starch 16.1g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 77mg 161mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sodium 247mg 401mg Tikka Masala
Manganese 0.23mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Selenium 24.4µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.295mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.13mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 3.3mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.526mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.189mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.33µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 10.7µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Folate 25µg Tikka Masala
Trans Fat 0g 0.514g Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 2.1g 1.618g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g 2.921g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 3.086g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.15mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Threonine 0.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Isoleucine 0.54mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Leucine 0.93mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lysine 0.83mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Methionine 0.29mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.51mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Valine 0.59mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Histidine 0.38mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fructose 1.14g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.233g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.705g Wendy's chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tikka Masala Wendy's chicken 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
24%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.482g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
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. Wendy's chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170723/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.