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Taco seasoning vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco seasoning and Nutmeg different?

  • Taco seasoning is richer in Vitamin C, and Iron, while Nutmeg is higher in Fiber.
  • Taco seasoning covers your daily need of Sodium 350% more than Nutmeg.
  • Taco seasoning contains 15 times more Vitamin C than Nutmeg. Taco seasoning contains 45mg of Vitamin C, while Nutmeg contains 3mg.
  • Nutmeg is lower in Sodium.

PACE, Dry Taco Seasoning Mix and Spices, nutmeg, ground 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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more IronIron +122%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 6.1% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9097.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1531.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Water ~6.23g

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 Nutmeg
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 Nutmeg Opinion
Calories 188kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Protein 0g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 0g 36.31g Nutmeg
Vitamin C 45mg 3mg Taco seasoning
Net carbs 37.49g 28.49g Taco seasoning
Carbs 56.29g 49.29g Taco seasoning
Magnesium 183mg Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg Nutmeg
Iron 6.75mg 3.04mg Taco seasoning
Sugar 18.76g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 18.8g 20.8g Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg Nutmeg
Sodium 8068mg 16mg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 9381IU 102IU Taco seasoning
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B6 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg Nutmeg
Choline 8.8mg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 0g 25.94g Taco seasoning
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco seasoning Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Taco seasoning
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 8052mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg 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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.