Taco seasoning vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between taco seasoning and star anise
- Taco seasoning has more vitamin A, 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.
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +114.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 6.75mg | 36.96mg | 378% |
Sodium | 8068mg | 16mg | 350% |
Copper | 0.91mg | 101% | |
Manganese | 2.3mg | 100% | |
Calcium | 646mg | 65% | |
Phosphorus | 440mg | 63% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 50% | |
Zinc | 5.3mg | 48% | |
Potassium | 1441mg | 42% | |
Magnesium | 170mg | 40% | |
Protein | 0g | 17.6g | 35% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 28% | |
Vitamin C | 45mg | 21mg | 27% |
Fats | 0g | 15.9g | 24% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 24% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 22% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 21% | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 19% | |
Fiber | 18.8g | 14.6g | 17% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 16% | |
Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
Calories | 188kcal | 337kcal | 7% |
Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
Saturated fat | 0g | 0.586g | 3% |
Vitamin A | 16µg | 2% | |
Carbs | 56.29g | 50.02g | 2% |
Net carbs | 37.49g | 35.42g | N/A |
Sugar | 18.76g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
56.29 g
Water:
5.7 g
Other:
38.01 g
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% |