Vegetarian Tikka Masala⏱ 40 min total

Vegetarian Tikka Masala

Per 1 serving · 484 g · 13 ingredients

Calories
315
16%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    21g
    24% of calories
  • Carbs
    16g
    19% of calories
  • Fat
    21g
    57% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Vegetarian Tikka Masala (484 g) has 315 calories, with 21 g of protein, 16 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (57% of calories). It is high in protein (41% DV), Vitamin C (51% DV) and thiamine (101% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 182% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
65cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.6g
Net carbs
11g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
5.2g
8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein41%
  • Vitamin C51%
  • Thiamine101%
  • Vitamin B630%
  • Pantothenic acid24%
  • Calcium41%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber19%
  • Vitamin E19%
  • Vitamin K10%
  • Riboflavin (B2)15%
  • Niacin14%
  • Folate (B9)15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium182%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 25 min
  1. 1

    Combine garam masala, turmeric, salt, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl.

  2. 2

    Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes and blot dry with paper towels. Toss the tofu in a medium bowl with 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook, stirring every 2 minutes, until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  4. 4

    Add the remaining oil, onion, bell pepper, ginger, and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until starting to brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add flour and the remaining spice mix; stir until fragrant and coated, about 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Add tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes more.

  6. 6

    Return the tofu to the pan; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in half-and-half.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (484 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A77 μg
9%
Vitamin C46 mg
51%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
19%
Vitamin K12 μg
10%
Thiamine1 mg
101%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
15%
Niacin2 mg
14%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
30%
Folate (B9)61 μg
15%
Vitamin B120 μg
2%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
24%
Choline18 mg
3%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium408 mg
41%
Iron5 mg
60%
Potassium712 mg
15%
Magnesium123 mg
29%
Phosphorus311 mg
44%
Zinc2 mg
22%
Copper0.4 mg
48%
Manganese2 mg
74%
Selenium26 μg
48%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)1 g—
Alpha carotene3 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene715 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride10 μg—
Fructose3 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose3 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene4,871 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats14 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats4 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol15 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 31 g—
Total omega 62 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 315 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 60min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 38min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 26min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 44min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Vegetarian Tikka Masala?

One serving of Vegetarian Tikka Masala (1 serving) has 315 calories, which works out to 65 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Vegetarian Tikka Masala high in protein?

It provides a solid 21 g of protein per serving (41% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 24% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Vegetarian Tikka Masala keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 11 g of net carbs and 19% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Vegetarian Tikka Masala?

4193 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Vegetarian Tikka Masala?

8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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