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Horchata vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between horchata and American cheese

  • Horchata contains less calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, and magnesium than American cheese.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 103% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in horchata is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5705.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +288.2%
Contains more IronIron +6200%
Contains more CopperCopper +2200%
Contains more ZincZinc +4050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4173.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +310%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4950%

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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~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
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +211.4%
Contains more WaterWater +119.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3677.1%
Contains more FatsFats +4377.5%
Contains more OtherOther +3463.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horchata American cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 18mg 1045mg 103%
Phosphorus 15mg 641mg 89%
Saturated fat 18.057g 82%
Sodium 14mg 1671mg 72%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 63%
Fats 0.71g 31.79g 48%
Selenium 0.4µg 20.2µg 36%
Protein 0.48g 18.13g 35%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Vitamin A 250µg 28%
Zinc 0.06mg 2.49mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 21%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.234mg 18%
Calories 54kcal 371kcal 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.403mg 8%
Iron 0.01mg 0.63mg 8%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Copper 0.002mg 0.046mg 5%
Magnesium 3mg 26mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.8mg 4%
Potassium 34mg 132mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.054mg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Carbs 11.52g 3.7g 3%
Fructose 1.55g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg 2%
Folate 8µg 2%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg 1%
Net carbs 11.52g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 9.36g 2.26g N/A
Starch 0.99g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.047mg 0.076mg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horchata American cheese
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
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Horchata
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 1657mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.057g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horchata
Horchata is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese 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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.