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Nutmeg vs. Taco seasoning — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nutmeg and Taco seasoning different?

  • Nutmeg is richer in Fiber, while Taco seasoning is higher in Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Taco seasoning covers your daily need of Sodium 350% more than Nutmeg.

Spices, nutmeg, ground and PACE, Dry Taco Seasoning Mix types were 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 less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Iron +122%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 254% 0% 0% 0% 1053% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Iron +122%

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.
Nutmeg
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Contains more Vitamin A +9097.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 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 +9097.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +14.2%
Contains more Other +1531.3%
Equal in Water - 5.7
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 +14.2%
Contains more Other +1531.3%
Equal in Water - 5.7

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg Taco seasoning Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 37.49g Taco seasoning
Protein 5.84g 0g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 56.29g Taco seasoning
Calories 525kcal 188kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 18.76g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 18.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 6.75mg Taco seasoning
Magnesium 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 8068mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 9381IU Taco seasoning
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin C 3mg 45mg Taco seasoning
Vitamin B1 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B6 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0g Taco seasoning
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg 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%
Nutmeg
59%
Taco seasoning
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
131%
Taco seasoning

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.94g)
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 - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 8052mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg 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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.