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Mustard vs. Taco seasoning — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mustard and Taco seasoning different?

  • Taco seasoning has more Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin C than Mustard.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Taco seasoning is 303% higher.
  • Mustard has less Sodium.

Mustard, prepared, yellow and PACE, Dry Taco Seasoning Mix are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +319.3%

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 1% 6.5% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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 E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8506.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 +1368.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +865.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1027.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mustard 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 Mustard Taco seasoning Opinion
Calories 60kcal 188kcal Taco seasoning
Protein 3.74g 0g Mustard
Fats 3.34g 0g Mustard
Vitamin C 0.3mg 45mg Taco seasoning
Net carbs 1.83g 37.49g Taco seasoning
Carbs 5.83g 56.29g Taco seasoning
Magnesium 48mg Mustard
Calcium 63mg Mustard
Potassium 152mg Mustard
Iron 1.61mg 6.75mg Taco seasoning
Sugar 0.92g 18.76g Mustard
Fiber 4g 18.8g Taco seasoning
Copper 0.074mg Mustard
Zinc 0.64mg Mustard
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg Mustard
Sodium 1104mg 8068mg Mustard
Vitamin A 109IU 9381IU Taco seasoning
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0.36mg Mustard
Manganese 0.422mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg Mustard
Vitamin B3 0.565mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg Mustard
Vitamin K 1.4µg Mustard
Folate 7µg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Taco seasoning
Choline 22.4mg Mustard
Saturated Fat 0.214g 0g Taco seasoning
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g Mustard
Tryptophan 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard Taco seasoning
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Mustard
55%
Taco seasoning
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
131%
Taco seasoning

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard
Mustard contains less Sodium (difference - 6964mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard
Mustard 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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.