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Taco seasoning vs. Pumpkin pie spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taco seasoning and pumpkin pie spice different?

  • Taco seasoning is richer in vitamin C and fiber, while pumpkin pie spice is higher in iron.
  • Taco seasoning covers your daily need for sodium, 349% more than pumpkin pie spice.
  • Taco seasoning contains 2 times more sugar than pumpkin pie spice. Taco seasoning contains 18.76g of sugar, while pumpkin pie spice contains 7.76g.
  • Pumpkin pie spice is lower in sodium.

PACE, Dry Taco Seasoning Mix and Spices, pumpkin pie spice 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 97% 205% 59% 739% 161% 65% 51% 6.8% 2067% 51%
Contains more IronIron +192%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%

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 78% 4.3% 39% 0% 33% 32% 42% 0% 92% 0% 71% 18% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +92.3%
~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
6% 13% 69% 8% 4%
Protein: 5.76 g
Fats: 12.6 g
Carbs: 69.28 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 3.9 g
Contains more OtherOther +874.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.1%
Contains more WaterWater +48.4%

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 Pumpkin pie spice
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 Pumpkin pie spice DV% diff.
Manganese 15.844mg 689%
Sodium 8068mg 52mg 349%
Iron 6.75mg 19.71mg 162%
Calcium 682mg 68%
Copper 0.484mg 54%
Magnesium 136mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 31%
Saturated fat 0g 6.53g 30%
Vitamin K 28.4µg 24%
Vitamin C 45mg 23.4mg 24%
Zinc 2.37mg 22%
Potassium 663mg 20%
Fats 0g 12.6g 19%
Phosphorus 118mg 17%
Selenium 9.3µg 17%
Fiber 18.8g 14.8g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.243mg 14%
Vitamin E 1.93mg 13%
Protein 0g 5.76g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 11%
Calories 188kcal 342kcal 8%
Folate 24µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.78g 5%
Carbs 56.29g 69.28g 4%
Choline 20.8mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.102g 3%
Vitamin A 13µg 1%
Net carbs 37.49g 54.48g N/A
Sugar 18.76g 7.76g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco seasoning Pumpkin pie spice
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
32%
Pumpkin pie spice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Taco seasoning
350%
Pumpkin pie spice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.53g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is lower in Sugar (difference - 11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice contains less Sodium (difference - 8016mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice 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. Pumpkin pie spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171332/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.