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Horchata vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between horchata and gingerbread

  • Gingerbread is richer than horchata in iron, manganese, selenium, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for gingerbread is 36% higher.
  • Horchata contains less sodium.
  • Horchata has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +294.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1191.2%
Contains more IronIron +28700%
Contains more CopperCopper +9650%
Contains more ZincZinc +550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6730%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3975%

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3597.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1017.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +211.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +712.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2209.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +327.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1215.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Horchata Gingerbread
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 Gingerbread DV% diff.
Iron 0.01mg 2.88mg 36%
Selenium 0.4µg 16.3µg 29%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.683mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 28%
Fats 0.71g 16.4g 24%
Copper 0.002mg 0.195mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.122g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 18%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.19mg 16%
Magnesium 3mg 70mg 16%
Calories 54kcal 356kcal 15%
Sodium 14mg 327mg 14%
Carbs 11.52g 49.2g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.19mg 13%
Potassium 34mg 439mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.162mg 12%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.047mg 1.738mg 11%
Folate 33µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.375mg 8%
Protein 0.48g 3.9g 7%
Phosphorus 15mg 54mg 6%
Calcium 18mg 71mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 3%
Zinc 0.06mg 0.39mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 2%
Fructose 1.55g 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 11.52g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 9.36g N/A
Starch 0.99g 0%
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horchata Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Horchata
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread 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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.