Chicken tikka masala vs falafel: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chicken tikka masala scores 46/100 and falafel 46/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Chicken tikka masala
134 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving (curry only): 350 g
Falafel
273 kcal per 100 g. 6 balls: 100 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesChicken tikka masala134 vs 273 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChicken tikka masala11 vs 8.6 g per 100 g
- More fiberFalafel1.1 vs 5.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarChicken tikka masala3 vs 4.9 g per 100 g
- More potassiumFalafel300 vs 369 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatFalafel3.1 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chicken tikka masala, 100 g | Falafel, 100 g | Chicken tikka masala, 350 g | Falafel, 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 134 kcal | 273 kcal | 469 kcal | 273 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 8.6 g | 39 g | 8.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.5 g | 28 g | 19 g | 28 g |
| Sugars | 3 g | 4.9 g | 10 g | 4.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 5.6 g | 4 g | 5.6 g |
| Fat | 7.8 g | 15 g | 27 g | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g | 1.2 g | 11 g | 1.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 4.7 mg | 10 mg | 17 mg | 10 mg |
| Vitamin A | 64 µg | 32 µg | 223 µg | 32 µg |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 369 mg | 1051 mg | 369 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 2.6 mg | 3.5 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 48 mg | 137 mg | 48 mg |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 40 mg | 85 mg | 40 mg |
| Sodium | 279 mg | 466 mg | 976 mg | 466 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.