Onion powder vs. Taco seasoning — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are onion powder and taco seasoning different?
- Taco seasoning has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, and fiber than onion powder.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for taco seasoning is 348% higher.
- Onion powder has less sugar.
Spices, onion powder 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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 | +92.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.41 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
79.12 g
Water:
5.39 g
Other:
4.04 g
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 CarbsCarbs | +40.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +840.8% |
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Water
~5.7g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 73mg | 8068mg | 348% |
| Copper | 0.59mg | 66% | |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 57% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.718mg | 55% | |
| Phosphorus | 322mg | 46% | |
| Calcium | 384mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.457mg | 38% | |
| Zinc | 4.05mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 6.75mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 985mg | 29% | |
| Magnesium | 113mg | 27% | |
| Selenium | 14.3µg | 26% | |
| Vitamin C | 23.4mg | 45mg | 24% |
| Protein | 10.41g | 0g | 21% |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.732mg | 15% | |
| Fiber | 15.2g | 18.8g | 14% |
| Carbs | 79.12g | 56.29g | 8% |
| Calories | 341kcal | 188kcal | 8% |
| Choline | 39mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.321mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.04g | 0g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.31g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.219g | 0g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.202g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 63.92g | 37.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.63g | 18.76g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.28mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
39%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
113%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco seasoning is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.219g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion powder contains less Sodium (difference - 7995mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion powder 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 ($)