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Taco seasoning vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco seasoning and Cocoa solids different?

  • Taco seasoning is richer in Vitamin C, while Cocoa solids are higher in Iron, and Fiber.
  • Taco seasoning covers your daily need of Sodium 350% more than Cocoa solids.
  • Cocoa solids are lower in Sodium.

PACE, Dry Taco Seasoning Mix and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened types were 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 0% 0% 0% 253% 0% 0% 0% 1052% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more IronIron +105.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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%
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 0% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
56% 6% 38%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 38.01 g
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +90%
Contains more OtherOther +555.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~57.9g

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 Cocoa solids
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 Taco seasoning Cocoa solids Opinion
Calories 188kcal 228kcal Cocoa solids
Protein 0g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 0g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 45mg 0mg Taco seasoning
Net carbs 37.49g 20.9g Taco seasoning
Carbs 56.29g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg Cocoa solids
Iron 6.75mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 18.76g 1.75g Cocoa solids
Fiber 18.8g 37g Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 8068mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 9381IU 0IU Taco seasoning
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg Cocoa solids
Choline 12mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 0g 8.07g Taco seasoning
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco seasoning Cocoa solids
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
55%
Taco seasoning
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Taco seasoning
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 8047mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids 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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.