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Taco seasoning vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco seasoning and Curry powder different?

  • Taco seasoning is richer in Vitamin C, while Curry powder is higher in Iron, and Fiber.
  • Taco seasoning covers your daily need of Sodium 349% more than Curry powder.
  • Taco seasoning contains 64 times more Vitamin C than Curry powder. Taco seasoning contains 45mg of Vitamin C, while Curry powder contains 0.7mg.
  • Curry powder is lower in Sodium.

PACE, Dry Taco Seasoning Mix and Spices, curry powder 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 more Iron +183%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 254% 0% 0% 0% 1053% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 158% 717% 183% 158% 104% 7% 129% 400% 1083% 220%
Contains more Iron +183%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%

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 +49273.7%
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 563% 0% 0% 150% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 2% 505% 0% 3% 44% 47% 62% 65% 25% 43% 0% 250%
Contains more Vitamin A +49273.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +6328.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +437.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +54.4%
Equal in Carbs - 55.83
56% 6% 38%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 38.01 g
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 g
Contains more Other +437.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +54.4%
Equal in Carbs - 55.83

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco seasoning Curry powder
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 Taco seasoning Curry powder Opinion
Net carbs 37.49g 2.63g Taco seasoning
Protein 0g 14.29g Curry powder
Fats 0g 14.01g Curry powder
Carbs 56.29g 55.83g Taco seasoning
Calories 188kcal 325kcal Curry powder
Fructose 0.79g Curry powder
Sugar 18.76g 2.76g Curry powder
Fiber 18.8g 53.2g Curry powder
Calcium 525mg Curry powder
Iron 6.75mg 19.1mg Curry powder
Magnesium 255mg Curry powder
Phosphorus 367mg Curry powder
Potassium 1170mg Curry powder
Sodium 8068mg 52mg Curry powder
Zinc 4.7mg Curry powder
Copper 1.2mg Curry powder
Manganese 8.3mg Curry powder
Selenium 40.3µg Curry powder
Vitamin A 9381IU 19IU Taco seasoning
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Curry powder
Vitamin E 25.24mg Curry powder
Vitamin C 45mg 0.7mg Taco seasoning
Vitamin B1 0.176mg Curry powder
Vitamin B2 0.2mg Curry powder
Vitamin B3 3.26mg Curry powder
Vitamin B5 1.07mg Curry powder
Vitamin B6 0.105mg Curry powder
Folate 56µg Curry powder
Vitamin K 99.8µg Curry powder
Tryptophan 0.11mg Curry powder
Threonine 0.35mg Curry powder
Isoleucine 0.63mg Curry powder
Leucine 0.89mg Curry powder
Lysine 0.7mg Curry powder
Methionine 0.19mg Curry powder
Phenylalanine 0.58mg Curry powder
Valine 0.75mg Curry powder
Histidine 0.29mg Curry powder
Saturated Fat 0g 1.648g Taco seasoning
Monounsaturated Fat 8.782g Curry powder
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g Curry powder
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Curry powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g Curry powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco seasoning Curry powder
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
59%
Taco seasoning
87%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Taco seasoning
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.648g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 8016mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Curry powder
Curry powder 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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.