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Horchata vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between horchata and chinese cuisine

  • Horchata contains less vitamin K, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and fiber than chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 43% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in horchata is lower.
  • Horchata has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of horchata is 31, while the glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +500%
Contains more IronIron +11000%
Contains more CopperCopper +2350%
Contains more ZincZinc +2400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +406.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1370%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1575%

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2708.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +847.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1375%
Contains more FatsFats +646.5%
Contains more OtherOther +694.7%
~equal in Water ~78.82g

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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +427.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +137.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +181.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +83.8%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horchata Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 51.3µg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 20%
Sodium 14mg 409mg 17%
Iron 0.01mg 1.11mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 14%
Zinc 0.06mg 1.5mg 13%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 13%
Protein 0.48g 7.08g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.161mg 11%
Folate 45µg 11%
Selenium 0.4µg 6.7µg 11%
Phosphorus 15mg 76mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.443mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.047mg 1.32mg 8%
Vitamin A 63µg 7%
Fats 0.71g 5.3g 7%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.147mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Copper 0.002mg 0.049mg 5%
Potassium 34mg 204mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.82mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.978g 4%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.055mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 3%
Calories 54kcal 105kcal 3%
Magnesium 3mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.033mg 3%
Fructose 1.55g 0.55g 1%
Carbs 11.52g 7.29g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 11.52g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Calcium 18mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 9.36g 2.41g N/A
Starch 0.99g 1.82g 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horchata Chinese cuisine
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%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Horchata
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.978g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.