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Tikka Masala vs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tikka Masala and wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

  • Tikka Masala has more vitamin B1, iron, and calcium; however, wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets cover your daily phosphorus needs 28% more than tikka Masala.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 9 times less calcium than tikka Masala. Tikka Masala has 97mg of calcium, while wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 11mg.
  • Tikka Masala contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared and WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets.

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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 16% 3.3% 22% 23% 20% 17% 116% 92% 25% 136%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +781.8%
Contains more IronIron +125.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +22%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +251.9%
~equal in Potassium ~250mg

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 4.3% 0% 0% 0% 20% 28% 113% 54% 59% 41% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +535%
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
16% 23% 14% 44% 3%
Protein: 16.46 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 14.31 g
Water: 44.15 g
Other: 2.53 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +106.1%
Contains more OtherOther +113.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.4%
Contains more FatsFats +282.2%
~equal in Water ~44.15g

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
23% 29% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.787 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.117 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +309.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +911.7%

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 Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tikka Masala Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 10.117g 61%
Selenium 25µg 45%
Phosphorus 77mg 271mg 28%
Fats 5.9g 22.55g 26%
Fiber 6g 24%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 6.042mg 22%
Sodium 247mg 708mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.905mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.254mg 16%
Cholesterol 8mg 50mg 14%
Protein 10.2g 16.46g 13%
Saturated fat 2.1g 4.787g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.5g 6.138g 12%
Iron 1.4mg 0.62mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.079mg 10%
Calcium 97mg 11mg 9%
Manganese 0.19mg 8%
Copper 0.061mg 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Calories 191kcal 326kcal 7%
Folate 25µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.33µg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 5%
Carbs 29.5g 14.31g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.122mg 2%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.61mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg 1%
Net carbs 23.5g 14.31g N/A
Potassium 236mg 250mg 0%
Sugar 4g 0.08g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.161g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tikka Masala Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
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
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Tikka Masala
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.92g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 461mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.687g)
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 Spicy Chicken Nuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170725/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.