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Taco seasoning vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between taco seasoning and paprika

  • Taco seasoning has more vitamin C, while paprika has more vitamin A, iron, and fiber.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 797% higher.
  • Paprika contains 119 times less sodium than taco seasoning. Taco seasoning contains 8068mg of sodium, while paprika contains 68mg.

The food types used in this comparison are PACE, Dry Taco Seasoning Mix and Spices, paprika.

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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%
Paprika
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more IronIron +213.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%

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%
Paprika
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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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more OtherOther +391.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +97.2%
~equal in Carbs ~53.99g

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 Paprika
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 Paprika DV% diff.
Sodium 8068mg 68mg 348%
Vitamin A 2463µg 274%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Iron 6.75mg 21.14mg 180%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 165%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 95%
Copper 0.713mg 79%
Manganese 1.59mg 69%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Potassium 2280mg 67%
Fiber 18.8g 34.9g 64%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 63%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 52%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 50%
Vitamin C 45mg 0.9mg 49%
Phosphorus 314mg 45%
Magnesium 178mg 42%
Zinc 4.33mg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 28%
Protein 0g 14.14g 28%
Calcium 229mg 23%
Fats 0g 12.89g 20%
Folate 49µg 12%
Selenium 6.3µg 11%
Saturated fat 0g 2.14g 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Calories 188kcal 282kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 4%
Carbs 56.29g 53.99g 1%
Net carbs 37.49g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 18.76g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco seasoning Paprika
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
12%
Taco seasoning
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Taco seasoning
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.14g)
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 - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 8000mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika 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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.