Taco seasoning vs. Onion powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taco seasoning and onion powder different?
- Taco seasoning has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, and fiber than onion powder.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for taco seasoning is 348% higher.
- Onion powder has less sodium.
PACE, Dry Taco Seasoning Mix and Spices, onion powder are the varieties 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +73.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +92.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
56.29 g
Water:
5.7 g
Other:
38.01 g
Protein:
10.41 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
79.12 g
Water:
5.39 g
Other:
4.04 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +840.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.6% |
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Water
~5.39g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 8068mg | 73mg | 348% |
| Copper | 0.59mg | 66% | |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 57% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.718mg | 55% | |
| Phosphorus | 322mg | 46% | |
| Calcium | 384mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.457mg | 38% | |
| Zinc | 4.05mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 6.75mg | 3.9mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 985mg | 29% | |
| Magnesium | 113mg | 27% | |
| Selenium | 14.3µg | 26% | |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 23.4mg | 24% |
| Protein | 0g | 10.41g | 21% |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.732mg | 15% | |
| Fiber | 18.8g | 15.2g | 14% |
| Carbs | 56.29g | 79.12g | 8% |
| Calories | 188kcal | 341kcal | 8% |
| Choline | 39mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.321mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Fats | 0g | 1.04g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.31g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.219g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.202g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 37.49g | 63.92g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.76g | 6.63g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.28mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
113%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco seasoning is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.219g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion powder contains less Sodium (difference - 7995mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion powder 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 ($)