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Chili powder spice vs. Taco seasoning — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chili powder spice and Taco seasoning

  • Chili powder spice has more Iron, and Fiber, however, Taco seasoning has more Vitamin C.
  • Taco seasoning's daily need coverage for Sodium is 226% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, chili powder and PACE, Dry Taco Seasoning Mix.

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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 +156.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 99% 649% 107% 129% 173% 374% 118% 334% 222% 112%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 254% 0% 0% 0% 1053% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +156.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.5%

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 +216.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +6328.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1779% 763% 0% 3% 63% 217% 218% 54% 484% 22% 0% 265%
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 +216.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +6328.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +88.6%
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Other +221.8%
13% 14% 50% 11% 12%
Protein: 13.46 g
Fats: 14.28 g
Carbs: 49.7 g
Water: 10.75 g
Other: 11.81 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 Water +88.6%
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Other +221.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili powder spice Taco seasoning Opinion
Net carbs 14.9g 37.49g Taco seasoning
Protein 13.46g 0g Chili powder spice
Fats 14.28g 0g Chili powder spice
Carbs 49.7g 56.29g Taco seasoning
Calories 282kcal 188kcal Chili powder spice
Fructose 4.29g Chili powder spice
Sugar 7.19g 18.76g Chili powder spice
Fiber 34.8g 18.8g Chili powder spice
Calcium 330mg Chili powder spice
Iron 17.3mg 6.75mg Chili powder spice
Magnesium 149mg Chili powder spice
Phosphorus 300mg Chili powder spice
Potassium 1950mg Chili powder spice
Sodium 2867mg 8068mg Chili powder spice
Zinc 4.3mg Chili powder spice
Copper 1mg Chili powder spice
Manganese 1.7mg Chili powder spice
Selenium 20.4µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin A 29650IU 9381IU Chili powder spice
Vitamin A RAE 1483µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin E 38.14mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin C 0.7mg 45mg Taco seasoning
Vitamin B1 0.25mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B2 0.94mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B3 11.6mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B5 0.888mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B6 2.094mg Chili powder spice
Folate 28µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin K 105.7µg Chili powder spice
Tryptophan 0.07mg Chili powder spice
Threonine 0.27mg Chili powder spice
Isoleucine 0.39mg Chili powder spice
Leucine 0.63mg Chili powder spice
Lysine 0.36mg Chili powder spice
Methionine 0.13mg Chili powder spice
Phenylalanine 0.37mg Chili powder spice
Valine 0.54mg Chili powder spice
Histidine 0.18mg Chili powder spice
Saturated Fat 2.462g 0g Taco seasoning
Monounsaturated Fat 3.211g Chili powder spice
Polyunsaturated fat 8.006g Chili powder spice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chili powder spice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.519g Chili powder spice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili powder spice Taco seasoning
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
322%
Chili powder spice
59%
Taco seasoning
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
231%
Chili powder spice
131%
Taco seasoning

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.462g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice contains less Sodium (difference - 5201mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chili powder spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171319/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.