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Horchata vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between horchata and ginger ale

  • Horchata has a lower glycemic index than ginger ale.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale.

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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 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3300%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more IronIron +1700%
Contains more CopperCopper +800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1800%
~equal in Water ~91.23g

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
22% 36% 43%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.9 g
Glucose: 3.1 g
Fructose: 3.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +224.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +89%
Contains more FructoseFructose +138.7%
~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 Ginger ale
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horchata Ginger ale DV% diff.
Fructose 1.55g 3.7g 3%
Calcium 18mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0mg 2%
Phosphorus 15mg 0mg 2%
Iron 0.01mg 0.18mg 2%
Copper 0.002mg 0.018mg 2%
Potassium 34mg 1mg 1%
Carbs 11.52g 8.76g 1%
Protein 0.48g 0g 1%
Fats 0.71g 0g 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0mg 1%
Calories 54kcal 34kcal 1%
Net carbs 11.52g 8.76g N/A
Magnesium 3mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 9.36g 8.9g N/A
Zinc 0.06mg 0.05mg 0%
Starch 0.99g 0%
Sodium 14mg 7mg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.047mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horchata Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Horchata
2%
Ginger ale

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 - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horchata
Horchata is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Horchata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171941/nutrients
  2. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.