Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Spearmint VS Dry Taco Mix

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Spearmint	25%	12%	63%
Dry Taco Mix	7%	0%	93%

Macro Nutrients

	Spearmint	Dry Taco Mix	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	6.9% 200kcal	50.4% 1461kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	3.4% 3.3g	0% 0g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	2.7% 0.87g	0% 0g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	96% 1.53g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.44% 0.24g	NA	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	29.3% 38g	202% 263g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	67.8% 49g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	81% 31g	159% 60.3g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	26.6% 15g	36.4% 20.4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Spearmint	Dry Taco Mix	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	102% 921μg	NA	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	29.5% 0.35mg	NA	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	61% 0.79mg	NA	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	27% 4.3mg	NA	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	22.7% 1.13mg	NA	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	55% 0.72mg	NA	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	119% 476μg	0% 0μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	NA	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	67% 60.3mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Spearmint	Dry Taco Mix	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	90% 903mg	0% 0mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	121% 1.1mg	NA	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	673% 54mg	408% 32.7mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	68% 286mg	NA	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	220% 5.07mg	NA	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	39% 272mg	NA	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	61% 2077mg	133% 4536mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	9.07% 136mg	2178% 32672mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	45% 4.94mg	NA	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	10.5% 388g	0.7% 26g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Spearmint VS Dry Taco Mix per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Spearmint versus 1 lb of Dry Taco Mix to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Spearmint vs Dry Taco Mix:

• 1 pound of Spearmint has more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Dry Taco Mix.
• 1 pound of Dry Taco Mix have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B9 and Vitamin C

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Spearmint vs Dry Taco Mix:

• 1 pound of Spearmint has more Calcium, 1.6 times more Iron and 15 times more Water than Dry Taco Mix.
• While 1 lb of Original Dry Taco Seasoning Mix contains 2.2 times more Potassium and 240.1 times more Sodium than Fresh Spearmint.
• 1 pound of Dry Taco Mix lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 lb of Original Dry Taco Seasoning Mix contains 7.3 times more Energy, 6.9 times more Carbohydrate, 2 times more Fiber and 1.4 times more Protein than Fresh Spearmint.
• 1 pound of Spearmint provide inadequate amounts of Energy