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Chocolate vs. Horchata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chocolate and horchata

  • The amount of copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, vitamin K, and vitamin B5 in chocolate is higher than in horchata.
  • Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 114% more than horchata.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 5.4% 3% 0.38% 0.67% 1.6% 6.4% 1.8% 1.3% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1544.1%
Contains more IronIron +80100%
Contains more CopperCopper +51300%
Contains more ZincZinc +3250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1273.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14090%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.8% 0% 0% 0% 0.88% 0% 3.9% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1442.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 ProteinProtein +916.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4305.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +431%
Contains more OtherOther +794.7%
Contains more WaterWater +8879.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +649.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Horchata DV% diff.
Copper 1.028mg 0.002mg 114%
Iron 8.02mg 0.01mg 100%
Saturated fat 18.519g 84%
Manganese 1.419mg 0.01mg 61%
Fats 31.28g 0.71g 47%
Magnesium 146mg 3mg 34%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Phosphorus 206mg 15mg 27%
Calories 546kcal 54kcal 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 24%
Zinc 2.01mg 0.06mg 18%
Carbs 61.17g 11.52g 17%
Potassium 559mg 34mg 15%
Caffeine 43mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 10%
Protein 4.88g 0.48g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 7%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0mg 6%
Selenium 3µg 0.4µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.047mg 4%
Calcium 56mg 18mg 4%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.017mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.55g 2%
Net carbs 54.17g 11.52g N/A
Sugar 47.9g 9.36g N/A
Starch 0.99g 0%
Sodium 24mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Horchata
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Chocolate
1%
Horchata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
2%
Horchata

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horchata
Horchata is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.