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Horchata vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between horchata and cheese?

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B5, and magnesium in cheese is higher than in horchata.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 69% more.
  • Cheese contains 20 times less sugar than horchata. Horchata contains 9.36g of sugar, while cheese contains 0.48g.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than horchata (31).

We used Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant and Cheese, cheddar types 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%
Cheese
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3844.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.5%
Contains more IronIron +1300%
Contains more CopperCopper +1400%
Contains more ZincZinc +5966.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2933.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7025%

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%
Cheese
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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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +288.2%
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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +272.8%
Contains more WaterWater +135.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4664.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4591.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1852.6%

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
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +530.8%
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 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 Cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.867g 86%
Calcium 18mg 710mg 69%
Phosphorus 15mg 455mg 63%
Selenium 0.4µg 28.5µg 51%
Fats 0.71g 33.31g 50%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 46%
Protein 0.48g 22.87g 45%
Vitamin A 330µg 37%
Zinc 0.06mg 3.64mg 33%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.428mg 33%
Sodium 14mg 653mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 23%
Calories 54kcal 404kcal 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.41mg 8%
Folate 27µg 7%
Magnesium 3mg 27mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.066mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.71mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Carbs 11.52g 3.09g 3%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Copper 0.002mg 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.029mg 2%
Iron 0.01mg 0.14mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Fructose 1.55g 0g 2%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.027mg 1%
Potassium 34mg 76mg 1%
Net carbs 11.52g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 9.36g 0.48g N/A
Starch 0.99g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.047mg 0.059mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horchata 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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Horchata
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 639mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horchata
Horchata is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.