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Taco seasoning vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taco seasoning and Star anise

  • Taco seasoning has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Star anise is higher in Iron.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 378% more than Taco seasoning.
  • Star anise contains 504 times less Sodium than Taco seasoning. Taco seasoning contains 8068mg of Sodium, while Star anise contains 16mg.

Food varieties used in this article are PACE, Dry Taco Seasoning Mix and Spices, anise seed.

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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 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains more IronIron +447.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%

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 70% 19% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2916.4%
~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
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.5%
Contains more OtherOther +447.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +67.4%

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 Star anise
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 Star anise Opinion
Calories 188kcal 337kcal Star anise
Protein 0g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 0g 15.9g Star anise
Vitamin C 45mg 21mg Taco seasoning
Net carbs 37.49g 35.42g Taco seasoning
Carbs 56.29g 50.02g Taco seasoning
Magnesium 170mg Star anise
Calcium 646mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg Star anise
Iron 6.75mg 36.96mg Star anise
Sugar 18.76g Star anise
Fiber 18.8g 14.6g Taco seasoning
Copper 0.91mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg Star anise
Sodium 8068mg 16mg Star anise
Vitamin A 9381IU 311IU Taco seasoning
Vitamin A 16µg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 10µg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0g 0.586g Taco seasoning
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco seasoning Star anise
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
39%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Taco seasoning
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 8052mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise 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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.