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Espresso vs. Horchata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are espresso and horchata different?

  • Espresso is higher than horchata in vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Espresso covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 32% more than horchata.
  • Horchata has a higher glycemic index (31) than espresso (0).

Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared and Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
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 +2566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +238.2%
Contains more IronIron +1200%
Contains more CopperCopper +2400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~14mg

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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10978.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +750%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 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 WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +21.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +300%
Contains more FatsFats +294.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +589.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Espresso Horchata DV% diff.
Caffeine 212mg 53%
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 0.047mg 32%
Magnesium 80mg 3mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0mg 14%
Copper 0.05mg 0.002mg 5%
Carbs 1.67g 11.52g 3%
Fructose 1.55g 2%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.01mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.24mg 2%
Calories 9kcal 54kcal 2%
Potassium 115mg 34mg 2%
Calcium 2mg 18mg 2%
Iron 0.13mg 0.01mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0mg 1%
Fats 0.18g 0.71g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 1%
Phosphorus 7mg 15mg 1%
Protein 0.12g 0.48g 1%
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.017mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 1.67g 11.52g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.36g N/A
Zinc 0.05mg 0.06mg 0%
Starch 0.99g 0%
Sodium 14mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Choline 2.6mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.092g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Espresso 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
11%
Espresso
1%
Horchata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
2%
Horchata

Comparison summary

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 - 0.092g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (14 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.