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Taco seasoning vs. Spearmint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco seasoning and Spearmint different?

  • Taco seasoning is richer in Fiber, and Vitamin C, while Spearmint is higher in Iron.
  • Taco seasoning covers your daily need of Sodium 349% more than Spearmint.
  • Taco seasoning contains 3 times more Vitamin C than Spearmint. Taco seasoning contains 45mg of Vitamin C, while Spearmint contains 13.3mg.
  • Spearmint is lower in Sodium.

PACE, Dry Taco Seasoning Mix and Spearmint, fresh 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 45% 60% 40% 445% 80% 30% 26% 3.9% 146% 0%
Contains more IronIron +75.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 44% 243% 0% 0% 20% 40% 18% 15% 36% 0% 0% 79% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +238.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +131.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +569.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1781.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1400.9%

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 Spearmint
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 Spearmint Opinion
Calories 188kcal 44kcal Taco seasoning
Protein 0g 3.29g Spearmint
Fats 0g 0.73g Spearmint
Vitamin C 45mg 13.3mg Taco seasoning
Net carbs 37.49g 1.61g Taco seasoning
Carbs 56.29g 8.41g Taco seasoning
Magnesium 63mg Spearmint
Calcium 199mg Spearmint
Potassium 458mg Spearmint
Iron 6.75mg 11.87mg Spearmint
Sugar 18.76g Spearmint
Fiber 18.8g 6.8g Taco seasoning
Copper 0.24mg Spearmint
Zinc 1.09mg Spearmint
Phosphorus 60mg Spearmint
Sodium 8068mg 30mg Spearmint
Vitamin A 9381IU 4054IU Taco seasoning
Vitamin A RAE 203µg Spearmint
Manganese 1.118mg Spearmint
Vitamin B1 0.078mg Spearmint
Vitamin B2 0.175mg Spearmint
Vitamin B3 0.948mg Spearmint
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Spearmint
Vitamin B6 0.158mg Spearmint
Folate 105µg Spearmint
Saturated Fat 0g 0.191g Taco seasoning
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g Spearmint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.394g Spearmint
Tryptophan 0.05mg Spearmint
Threonine 0.135mg Spearmint
Isoleucine 0.135mg Spearmint
Leucine 0.247mg Spearmint
Lysine 0.141mg Spearmint
Methionine 0.046mg Spearmint
Phenylalanine 0.168mg Spearmint
Valine 0.164mg Spearmint
Histidine 0.066mg Spearmint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco seasoning Spearmint
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
38%
Spearmint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Taco seasoning
88%
Spearmint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spearmint
Spearmint contains less Sodium (difference - 8038mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spearmint
Spearmint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spearmint
Spearmint 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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/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.