Chicken tikka masala vs Spanish omelette: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chicken tikka masala scores 46/100 and Spanish omelette 44/100, 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
Spanish omelette
156 kcal per 100 g. 1 wedge (1/6): 160 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesChicken tikka masala134 vs 156 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChicken tikka masala11 vs 5.4 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.1 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarSpanish omelette3 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- More potassiumSpanish omelette300 vs 335 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatSpanish omelette3.1 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chicken tikka masala, 100 g | Spanish omelette, 100 g | Chicken tikka masala, 350 g | Spanish omelette, 160 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 134 kcal | 156 kcal | 469 kcal | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 5.4 g | 39 g | 8.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.5 g | 13 g | 19 g | 20 g |
| Sugars | 3 g | 1.3 g | 10 g | 2.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 1.6 g | 4 g | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 7.8 g | 9.4 g | 27 g | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g | 1.9 g | 11 g | 3 g |
| Vitamin C | 4.7 mg | 14 mg | 17 mg | 22 mg |
| Vitamin A | 64 µg | 51 µg | 223 µg | 81 µg |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 335 mg | 1051 mg | 536 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 1.1 mg | 3.5 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 29 mg | 137 mg | 47 mg |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 20 mg | 85 mg | 32 mg |
| Sodium | 279 mg | 294 mg | 976 mg | 471 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.