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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 Iron, and Fiber.
  • Taco seasoning's daily need coverage for Sodium is 348% higher.
  • Paprika contains 50 times less Vitamin C than Taco seasoning. Taco seasoning contains 45mg of Vitamin C, while Paprika contains 0.9mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Paprika is lower.

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
10
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% 563% 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% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +425%
~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 Opinion
Calories 188kcal 282kcal Paprika
Protein 0g 14.14g Paprika
Fats 0g 12.89g Paprika
Vitamin C 45mg 0.9mg Taco seasoning
Net carbs 37.49g 19.09g Taco seasoning
Carbs 56.29g 53.99g Taco seasoning
Magnesium 178mg Paprika
Calcium 229mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg Paprika
Iron 6.75mg 21.14mg Paprika
Sugar 18.76g 10.34g Paprika
Fiber 18.8g 34.9g Paprika
Copper 0.713mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg Paprika
Sodium 8068mg 68mg Paprika
Vitamin A 9381IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 49µg Paprika
Choline 51.5mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 0g 2.14g Taco seasoning
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
55%
Taco seasoning
385%
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.