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Horchata vs. Powerade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Horchata and Powerade different?

  • Powerade has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3 than Horchata.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Powerade is 11768% higher.
  • Horchata contains 2 times more Sugar than Powerade. While Horchata contains 9.36g of Sugar, Powerade contains only 6.11g.

Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant and Beverages, COCA-COLA, POWERADE, lemon-lime flavored, ready-to-drink are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400%
Contains more Potassium +88.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +800%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 1% 3% 7% 3% 2% 2% 1% 2% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 1% 2% 6% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400%
Contains more Potassium +88.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +800%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3229.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +899900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 30% 0% 35308% 0% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3229.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +899900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1320%
Contains more Carbs +46.9%
Equal in Water - 91.91
Equal in Other - 0.2
12% 87%
Protein: 0.48 g
Fats: 0.71 g
Carbs: 11.52 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 0.19 g
8% 92%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 7.84 g
Water: 91.91 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1320%
Contains more Carbs +46.9%
Equal in Water - 91.91
Equal in Other - 0.2

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2985%
Contains more Glucose +34.1%
Contains more Fructose +107.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
10% 60% 16% 15%
Starch: 0.99 g
Sucrose: 6.17 g
Glucose: 1.64 g
Fructose: 1.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
3% 37% 53% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 2.2 g
Fructose: 3.22 g
Lactose: 0.2 g
Maltose: 0.2 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2985%
Contains more Glucose +34.1%
Contains more Fructose +107.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Horchata Powerade
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horchata Powerade Opinion
Net carbs 11.52g 7.84g Horchata
Protein 0.48g 0g Horchata
Fats 0.71g 0.05g Horchata
Carbs 11.52g 7.84g Horchata
Calories 54kcal 32kcal Horchata
Starch 0.99g Horchata
Fructose 1.55g 3.22g Powerade
Sugar 9.36g 6.11g Powerade
Calcium 18mg 1mg Horchata
Iron 0.01mg 0.09mg Powerade
Magnesium 3mg 0mg Horchata
Phosphorus 15mg 1mg Horchata
Potassium 34mg 18mg Horchata
Sodium 14mg 42mg Horchata
Zinc 0.06mg 0.01mg Horchata
Copper 0.002mg 0mg Horchata
Manganese 0.01mg 0mg Horchata
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Horchata
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0mg Horchata
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.011mg Powerade
Vitamin B3 0.047mg 1.565mg Powerade
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 153mg Powerade
Vitamin B12 0.91µg Powerade
Saturated Fat 0.008g Horchata
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Powerade
Polyunsaturated fat 0.028g Powerade

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horchata Powerade
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Horchata
2954%
Powerade
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Horchata
1%
Powerade

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Powerade
Powerade is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Powerade
Powerade is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powerade
Powerade is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horchata
Horchata is relatively richer in minerals

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. Horchata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171941/nutrients
  2. Powerade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175108/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.