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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.
Contains more Calcium +211.1%
Contains more Iron +80100%
Contains more Magnesium +4766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1273.3%
Contains more Potassium +1544.1%
Contains more Zinc +3250%
Contains more Copper +51300%
Contains more Manganese +14090%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 1% 3% 7% 3% 2% 2% 1% 2% 3%
Contains more Calcium +211.1%
Contains more Iron +80100%
Contains more Magnesium +4766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1273.3%
Contains more Potassium +1544.1%
Contains more Zinc +3250%
Contains more Copper +51300%
Contains more Manganese +14090%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1442.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1442.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +916.7%
Contains more Fats +4305.6%
Contains more Carbs +431%
Contains more Other +794.7%
Contains more Water +8879.4%
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 Protein +916.7%
Contains more Fats +4305.6%
Contains more Carbs +431%
Contains more Other +794.7%
Contains more Water +8879.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +649.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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 Sucrose +649.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 11.52g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 0.48g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.71g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 11.52g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 54kcal Chocolate
Starch 0.99g Horchata
Fructose 0g 1.55g Horchata
Sugar 47.9g 9.36g Horchata
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 18mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.01mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 3mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 15mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 34mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 14mg Horchata
Zinc 2.01mg 0.06mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.002mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.01mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.4µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.24mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.047mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.017mg Chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg Horchata
Trans Fat 0.112g Horchata
Saturated Fat 18.519g Horchata
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
1%
Horchata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
2%
Horchata

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
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.