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Coriander seeds vs. Taco seasoning — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between coriander seeds and taco seasoning?

  • Coriander seeds are richer in iron and fiber, yet taco seasoning is richer in vitamin C.
  • Taco seasoning's daily need coverage for sodium is 349% higher.
  • Taco seasoning contains less saturated Fat.

We used Spices, coriander seed and PACE, Dry Taco Seasoning Mix types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 236% 213% 112% 612% 325% 128% 175% 4.6% 248% 143%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 253% 0% 0% 0% 1052% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +141.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0% 0% 60% 67% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 150% 563% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 18% 55% 9% 6%
Protein: 12.37 g
Fats: 17.77 g
Carbs: 54.99 g
Water: 8.86 g
Other: 6.01 g
56% 6% 38%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 38.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +55.4%
Contains more OtherOther +532.4%
~equal in Carbs ~56.29g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coriander seeds 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 Coriander seeds Taco seasoning Opinion
Calories 298kcal 188kcal Coriander seeds
Protein 12.37g 0g Coriander seeds
Fats 17.77g 0g Coriander seeds
Vitamin C 21mg 45mg Taco seasoning
Net carbs 13.09g 37.49g Taco seasoning
Carbs 54.99g 56.29g Taco seasoning
Magnesium 330mg Coriander seeds
Calcium 709mg Coriander seeds
Potassium 1267mg Coriander seeds
Iron 16.32mg 6.75mg Coriander seeds
Sugar 18.76g Coriander seeds
Fiber 41.9g 18.8g Coriander seeds
Copper 0.975mg Coriander seeds
Zinc 4.7mg Coriander seeds
Phosphorus 409mg Coriander seeds
Sodium 35mg 8068mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin A 0IU 9381IU Taco seasoning
Manganese 1.9mg Coriander seeds
Selenium 26.2µg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B1 0.239mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B2 0.29mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B3 2.13mg Coriander seeds
Saturated Fat 0.99g 0g Taco seasoning
Monounsaturated Fat 13.58g Coriander seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.75g Coriander seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander seeds Taco seasoning
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Coriander seeds
55%
Taco seasoning
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
220%
Coriander seeds
131%
Taco seasoning

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 8033mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds 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. Coriander seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170922/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.