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Cardamom vs. Taco seasoning — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cardamom and Taco seasoning different?

  • Cardamom is higher in Iron, and Fiber, however, Taco seasoning is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Taco seasoning is 350% higher.
  • Cardamom contains 2 times more Iron than Taco seasoning. While Cardamom contains 13.97mg of Iron, Taco seasoning contains only 6.75mg.
  • Cardamom has less Sodium.

Spices, cardamom and PACE, Dry Taco Seasoning Mix are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +107%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 254% 0% 0% 0% 1053% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +107%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 563% 0% 0% 150% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +21.6%
Contains more Water +45.3%
Contains more Other +556.5%
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
56% 6% 38%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 38.01 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +21.6%
Contains more Water +45.3%
Contains more Other +556.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cardamom Taco seasoning
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Taco seasoning Opinion
Net carbs 40.47g 37.49g Cardamom
Protein 10.76g 0g Cardamom
Fats 6.7g 0g Cardamom
Carbs 68.47g 56.29g Cardamom
Calories 311kcal 188kcal Cardamom
Sugar 18.76g Cardamom
Fiber 28g 18.8g Cardamom
Calcium 383mg Cardamom
Iron 13.97mg 6.75mg Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 178mg Cardamom
Potassium 1119mg Cardamom
Sodium 18mg 8068mg Cardamom
Zinc 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg Cardamom
Manganese 28mg Cardamom
Vitamin A 0IU 9381IU Taco seasoning
Vitamin C 21mg 45mg Taco seasoning
Vitamin B1 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.182mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 1.102mg Cardamom
Vitamin B6 0.23mg Cardamom
Saturated Fat 0.68g 0g Taco seasoning
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g Cardamom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cardamom Taco seasoning
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
20%
Cardamom
59%
Taco seasoning
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
131%
Taco seasoning

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 8050mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.