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Horchata vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Horchata and Yogurt

  • Yogurt is richer than Horchata in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Yogurt is 21% higher.
  • Horchata contains 3 times more Sugar than Yogurt. Horchata contains 9.36g of Sugar, while Yogurt contains 3.24g.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.

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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 less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +511.1%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains more Potassium +314.7%
Contains more Zinc +766.7%
Contains more Copper +750%
Contains more Selenium +2325%
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
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 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +511.1%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains more Potassium +314.7%
Contains more Zinc +766.7%
Contains more Copper +750%
Contains more Selenium +2325%
Equal in Manganese - 0.009

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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Yogurt
Contains more Vitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.6%
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +82.1%
Contains more Carbs +220%
Contains more Protein +2022.9%
Contains more Other +278.9%
Equal in Water - 85.1
12% 87%
Protein: 0.48 g
Fats: 0.71 g
Carbs: 11.52 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 0.19 g
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Fats +82.1%
Contains more Carbs +220%
Contains more Protein +2022.9%
Contains more Other +278.9%
Equal in Water - 85.1

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horchata Yogurt Opinion
Net carbs 11.52g 3.6g Horchata
Protein 0.48g 10.19g Yogurt
Fats 0.71g 0.39g Horchata
Carbs 11.52g 3.6g Horchata
Calories 54kcal 59kcal Yogurt
Starch 0.99g Horchata
Fructose 1.55g 0g Horchata
Sugar 9.36g 3.24g Yogurt
Calcium 18mg 110mg Yogurt
Iron 0.01mg 0.07mg Yogurt
Magnesium 3mg 11mg Yogurt
Phosphorus 15mg 135mg Yogurt
Potassium 34mg 141mg Yogurt
Sodium 14mg 36mg Horchata
Zinc 0.06mg 0.52mg Yogurt
Copper 0.002mg 0.017mg Yogurt
Manganese 0.01mg 0.009mg Horchata
Selenium 0.4µg 9.7µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 4IU Yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Yogurt
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.01mg Horchata
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.023mg Yogurt
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.278mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.047mg 0.208mg Yogurt
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.331mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.063mg Yogurt
Folate 7µg Yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.75µg Yogurt
Cholesterol 5mg Horchata
Trans Fat 0.006g Horchata
Saturated Fat 0.117g Horchata
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g Yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g Yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horchata Yogurt
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
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Horchata
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yogurt
Yogurt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt
Yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horchata
Horchata is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.