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Taco seasoning vs. Ground ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taco seasoning and Ground ginger

  • Taco seasoning has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Ground ginger has more Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Taco seasoning is 350% higher.
  • Ground ginger has 64 times less Vitamin C than Taco seasoning. Taco seasoning has 45mg of Vitamin C, while Ground ginger has 0.7mg.
  • Ground ginger is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are PACE, Dry Taco Seasoning Mix and Spices, ginger, ground.

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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 +193.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
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 35% 743% 153% 72% 117% 4% 100% 160% 4344% 305%
Contains more Iron +193.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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 +31170%
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% 0% 0% 3% 12% 40% 181% 29% 145% 10% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +31170%
Contains more Vitamin C +6328.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +628.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +27.2%
Contains more Water +74.4%
56% 6% 38%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 38.01 g
9% 4% 72% 10% 5%
Protein: 8.98 g
Fats: 4.24 g
Carbs: 71.62 g
Water: 9.94 g
Other: 5.22 g
Contains more Other +628.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +27.2%
Contains more Water +74.4%

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 Ground ginger
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 Taco seasoning Ground ginger Opinion
Net carbs 37.49g 57.52g Ground ginger
Protein 0g 8.98g Ground ginger
Fats 0g 4.24g Ground ginger
Carbs 56.29g 71.62g Ground ginger
Calories 188kcal 335kcal Ground ginger
Fructose 1.78g Ground ginger
Sugar 18.76g 3.39g Ground ginger
Fiber 18.8g 14.1g Taco seasoning
Calcium 114mg Ground ginger
Iron 6.75mg 19.8mg Ground ginger
Magnesium 214mg Ground ginger
Phosphorus 168mg Ground ginger
Potassium 1320mg Ground ginger
Sodium 8068mg 27mg Ground ginger
Zinc 3.64mg Ground ginger
Copper 0.48mg Ground ginger
Manganese 33.3mg Ground ginger
Selenium 55.8µg Ground ginger
Vitamin A 9381IU 30IU Taco seasoning
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Ground ginger
Vitamin C 45mg 0.7mg Taco seasoning
Vitamin B1 0.046mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B2 0.17mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B3 9.62mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.477mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B6 0.626mg Ground ginger
Folate 13µg Ground ginger
Vitamin K 0.8µg Ground ginger
Tryptophan 0.152mg Ground ginger
Threonine 0.289mg Ground ginger
Isoleucine 0.341mg Ground ginger
Leucine 0.513mg Ground ginger
Lysine 0.241mg Ground ginger
Methionine 0.089mg Ground ginger
Phenylalanine 0.311mg Ground ginger
Valine 0.411mg Ground ginger
Histidine 0.199mg Ground ginger
Saturated Fat 0g 2.599g Taco seasoning
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g Ground ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.929g Ground ginger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g Ground ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Taco seasoning Ground ginger
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
59%
Taco seasoning
35%
Ground ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Taco seasoning
603%
Ground ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.599g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 8041mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger 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. Ground ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170926/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.