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Star anise vs. Taco seasoning — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Star anise and Taco seasoning

  • Star anise has more Iron, however, Taco seasoning is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 378% more than Taco seasoning.
  • Star anise has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, anise seed and PACE, Dry Taco Seasoning Mix.

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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 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
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 +447.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
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% 19% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2916.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 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 +67.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.5%
Contains more OtherOther +447.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Star anise 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 Star anise Taco seasoning Opinion
Calories 337kcal 188kcal Star anise
Protein 17.6g 0g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0g Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 45mg Taco seasoning
Net carbs 35.42g 37.49g Taco seasoning
Carbs 50.02g 56.29g Taco seasoning
Magnesium 170mg Star anise
Calcium 646mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 6.75mg Star anise
Sugar 18.76g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 18.8g Taco seasoning
Copper 0.91mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 8068mg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 9381IU Taco seasoning
Vitamin A RAE 16µg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 10µg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0g Taco seasoning
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise 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
39%
Star anise
55%
Taco seasoning
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
131%
Taco seasoning

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 8052mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise 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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.