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Horchata vs. Almond milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Horchata and Almond milk different?

  • Almond milk has more Calcium, and Vitamin E than Horchata.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Almond milk is 18% higher.

Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant and Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 59% 5.9% 13% 9.7% 1.9% 4.3% 9.3% 5.5% 1.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +994.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.1%
Contains more IronIron +3400%
Contains more CopperCopper +1350%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +320%

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% 4.8% 0% 0% 0% 0.88% 0% 3.9% 0% 0% 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% 8.5% 56% 30% 15% 11% 1.4% 1.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1070.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 87%
Protein: 0.48 g
Fats: 0.71 g
Carbs: 11.52 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 0.19 g
97%
Protein: 0.59 g
Fats: 1.1 g
Carbs: 0.58 g
Water: 97.05 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1886.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.9%
Contains more FatsFats +54.9%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%
Contains more OtherOther +257.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horchata Almond milk Opinion
Calories 54kcal 15kcal Horchata
Protein 0.48g 0.59g Almond milk
Fats 0.71g 1.1g Almond milk
Net carbs 11.52g 0.58g Horchata
Carbs 11.52g 0.58g Horchata
Vitamin D 42IU Almond milk
Magnesium 3mg 7mg Almond milk
Calcium 18mg 197mg Almond milk
Potassium 34mg 67mg Almond milk
Iron 0.01mg 0.35mg Almond milk
Sugar 9.36g 0g Almond milk
Copper 0.002mg 0.029mg Almond milk
Zinc 0.06mg 0.07mg Almond milk
Starch 0.99g Horchata
Phosphorus 15mg 10mg Horchata
Sodium 14mg 71mg Horchata
Vitamin A 142IU Almond milk
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Almond milk
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2.81mg Almond milk
Vitamin D 1µg Almond milk
Manganese 0.01mg 0.042mg Almond milk
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Horchata
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.06mg Almond milk
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.047mg Almond milk
Vitamin B3 0.047mg 0.075mg Almond milk
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.03mg Almond milk
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.015mg Horchata
Folate 1µg Almond milk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.708g Almond milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.236g Almond milk
Fructose 1.55g 0g Horchata

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond milk
Almond milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond milk
Almond milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond milk
Almond milk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond milk
Almond milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond milk
Almond milk 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. Horchata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171941/nutrients
  2. Almond milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174832/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.