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Powerade vs. Horchata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Powerade and Horchata different?

  • Powerade has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3 than Horchata.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Powerade is 11768% higher.
  • Powerade contains 33 times more Vitamin B3 than Horchata. While Powerade contains 1.565mg of Vitamin B3, Horchata contains only 0.047mg.
  • Powerade has less Sugar.

Beverages, COCA-COLA, POWERADE, lemon-lime flavored, ready-to-drink and Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant 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 Iron +800%
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 +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 1% 2% 6% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 1% 3% 7% 3% 2% 2% 1% 2% 3%
Contains more Iron +800%
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 +∞%

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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3229.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +899900%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3229.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +899900%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +34.1%
Contains more Fructose +107.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2985%
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
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
Contains more Glucose +34.1%
Contains more Fructose +107.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2985%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Powerade Horchata
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 Powerade Horchata Opinion
Net carbs 7.84g 11.52g Horchata
Protein 0g 0.48g Horchata
Fats 0.05g 0.71g Horchata
Carbs 7.84g 11.52g Horchata
Calories 32kcal 54kcal Horchata
Starch 0.99g Horchata
Fructose 3.22g 1.55g Powerade
Sugar 6.11g 9.36g Powerade
Calcium 1mg 18mg Horchata
Iron 0.09mg 0.01mg Powerade
Magnesium 0mg 3mg Horchata
Phosphorus 1mg 15mg Horchata
Potassium 18mg 34mg Horchata
Sodium 42mg 14mg Horchata
Zinc 0.01mg 0.06mg Horchata
Copper 0mg 0.002mg Horchata
Manganese 0mg 0.01mg Horchata
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Horchata
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg Horchata
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0mg Powerade
Vitamin B3 1.565mg 0.047mg Powerade
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.017mg 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
Powerade Horchata
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
2954%
Powerade
1%
Horchata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Powerade
2%
Horchata

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