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

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

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

We used PACE, Dry Taco Seasoning Mix and Spices, coriander seed 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 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 236% 213% 112% 612% 325% 128% 175% 4.6% 248% 143%
Contains more IronIron +141.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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% 0% 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 70% 0% 0% 0% 60% 67% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +114.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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
Contains more OtherOther +532.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +55.4%
~equal in Carbs ~54.99g

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 Coriander seeds
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 Taco seasoning Coriander seeds DV% diff.
Sodium 8068mg 35mg 349%
Iron 6.75mg 16.32mg 120%
Copper 0.975mg 108%
Fiber 18.8g 41.9g 92%
Manganese 1.9mg 83%
Magnesium 330mg 79%
Calcium 709mg 71%
Phosphorus 409mg 58%
Selenium 26.2µg 48%
Zinc 4.7mg 43%
Potassium 1267mg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 13.58g 34%
Vitamin C 45mg 21mg 27%
Fats 0g 17.77g 27%
Protein 0g 12.37g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.239mg 20%
Vitamin B3 2.13mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.75g 12%
Calories 188kcal 298kcal 6%
Saturated fat 0g 0.99g 5%
Carbs 56.29g 54.99g 0%
Net carbs 37.49g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 18.76g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco seasoning Coriander seeds
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
12%
Taco seasoning
18%
Coriander seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Taco seasoning
220%
Coriander seeds

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.