Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces 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	2.15% 62.4kcal	15.7% 456kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.07% 1.03g	0% 0g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.85% 0.27g	0% 0g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	30% 0.48g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.45% 0.077g	NA	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	9.17% 12g	63.2% 82.2g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	21% 15.4g	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	25.4% 9.64g	49.6% 19g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	8.33% 4.66g	11.4% 6.38g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Spearmint	Dry Taco Mix	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	32% 288μg	NA	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	9.2% 0.11mg	NA	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	19% 0.25mg	NA	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.4% 1.34mg	NA	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	7.1% 0.35mg	NA	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	17.2% 0.22mg	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	37.2% 149μg	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	21% 19mg	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	28.2% 282mg	0% 0mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	37.8% 0.34mg	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	210% 17mg	128% 10.2mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	21.3% 89.3mg	NA	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	69% 1.6mg	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	12% 85mg	NA	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	19% 649mg	41.7% 1417mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.83% 42.5mg	681% 10210mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	14% 1.55mg	NA	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.28% 121g	0.22% 8.08g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Spearmint VS Dry Taco Mix per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Spearmint versus 5 oz of Dry Taco Mix to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Spearmint vs Dry Taco Mix:

• 5 ounces of Spearmint have more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Dry Taco Mix.
• 5 ounces of Dry Taco Mix have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B9 and Vitamin C

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Spearmint vs Dry Taco Mix:

• 5 ounces of Spearmint have more Calcium, 1.6 times more Iron and 15 times more Water than Dry Taco Mix.
• While 5 oz of Original Dry Taco Seasoning Mix contain 2.2 times more Potassium and 240.1 times more Sodium than Fresh Spearmint.
• 5 ounces of Dry Taco Mix lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Original Dry Taco Seasoning Mix contain 7.3 times more Energy, 6.9 times more Carbohydrate, 2 times more Fiber and 1.4 times more Protein than Fresh Spearmint.
• 5 ounces of Spearmint provide inadequate amounts of Energy