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Taco seasoning vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taco seasoning and Cayenne pepper

  • Taco seasoning contains less Vitamin C, Fiber, and Iron than Cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Taco seasoning is 349% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has 2 times less Sugar than Taco seasoning. Taco seasoning has 18.76g of Sugar, while Cayenne pepper has 10.34g.
  • Cayenne pepper is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are PACE, Dry Taco Seasoning Mix and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more IronIron +15.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +343.6%
~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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more OtherOther +529.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +41.2%
~equal in Carbs ~56.63g

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 Cayenne pepper
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 Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 188kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 0g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 45mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 37.49g 29.43g Taco seasoning
Carbs 56.29g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 6.75mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 18.76g 10.34g Cayenne pepper
Fiber 18.8g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 8068mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 9381IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0g 3.26g Taco seasoning
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco seasoning Cayenne pepper
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
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Taco seasoning
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 8038mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.