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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 for 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 ~µg
~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 DV% diff.
Selenium 24.4µg 44%
Fiber 6g 1.3g 19%
Copper 0.135mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 3.086g 14%
Phosphorus 77mg 161mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.526mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.189mg 11%
Manganese 0.23mg 10%
Vitamin K 10.7µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.295mg 8%
Cholesterol 8mg 31mg 8%
Sodium 247mg 401mg 7%
Protein 10.2g 13.78g 7%
Starch 16.1g 7%
Calcium 97mg 23mg 7%
Magnesium 24mg 6%
Folate 25µg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 3.3mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.33µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.5g 2.921g 4%
Fats 5.9g 8.1g 3%
Carbs 29.5g 21.55g 3%
Saturated fat 2.1g 1.618g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.13mg 2%
Fructose 1.14g 1%
Calories 191kcal 214kcal 1%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.61mg 1%
Iron 1.4mg 1.5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 23.5g 20.25g N/A
Potassium 236mg 228mg 0%
Sugar 4g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.5mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.54mg 0%
Leucine 0.93mg 0%
Lysine 0.83mg 0%
Methionine 0.29mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0%
Valine 0.59mg 0%
Histidine 0.38mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.233g N/A
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.705g N/A

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.