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Taco seasoning vs. Dried thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taco seasoning and Dried thyme

  • Taco seasoning has less Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Dried thyme covers your daily Iron needs 1461% more than Taco seasoning.
  • Dried thyme contains 147 times less Sodium than Taco seasoning. Taco seasoning contains 8068mg of Sodium, while Dried thyme contains 55mg.

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

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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 157% 567% 72% 4635% 287% 169% 86% 7.2% 1026% 25%
Contains more IronIron +1731.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%

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 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 167% 228% 150% 0% 128% 92% 93% 0% 127% 0% 4286% 206% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
9% 7% 64% 8% 12%
Protein: 9.11 g
Fats: 7.43 g
Carbs: 63.94 g
Water: 7.79 g
Other: 11.73 g
Contains more OtherOther +224%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.6%
Contains more WaterWater +36.7%

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 Dried thyme
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 Dried thyme Opinion
Calories 188kcal 276kcal Dried thyme
Protein 0g 9.11g Dried thyme
Fats 0g 7.43g Dried thyme
Vitamin C 45mg 50mg Dried thyme
Net carbs 37.49g 26.94g Taco seasoning
Carbs 56.29g 63.94g Dried thyme
Magnesium 220mg Dried thyme
Calcium 1890mg Dried thyme
Potassium 814mg Dried thyme
Iron 6.75mg 123.6mg Dried thyme
Sugar 18.76g 1.71g Dried thyme
Fiber 18.8g 37g Dried thyme
Copper 0.86mg Dried thyme
Zinc 6.18mg Dried thyme
Phosphorus 201mg Dried thyme
Sodium 8068mg 55mg Dried thyme
Vitamin A 9381IU 3800IU Taco seasoning
Vitamin A RAE 190µg Dried thyme
Vitamin E 7.48mg Dried thyme
Manganese 7.867mg Dried thyme
Selenium 4.6µg Dried thyme
Vitamin B1 0.513mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B2 0.399mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B3 4.94mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B6 0.55mg Dried thyme
Vitamin K 1714.5µg Dried thyme
Folate 274µg Dried thyme
Choline 43.6mg Dried thyme
Saturated Fat 0g 2.73g Taco seasoning
Monounsaturated Fat 0.47g Dried thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 1.19g Dried thyme
Tryptophan 0.186mg Dried thyme
Threonine 0.252mg Dried thyme
Isoleucine 0.468mg Dried thyme
Leucine 0.43mg Dried thyme
Lysine 0.207mg Dried thyme
Valine 0.502mg Dried thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco seasoning Dried thyme
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
55%
Taco seasoning
423%
Dried thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Taco seasoning
703%
Dried thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.73g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 8013mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme 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. Dried thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170938/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.