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Horchata vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between horchata and ice cream

  • Horchata has less vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, calcium, and zinc than ice cream.
  • Ice cream covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 18% more than horchata.
  • The glycemic index of ice cream is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +611.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +485.3%
Contains more IronIron +800%
Contains more CopperCopper +1050%
Contains more ZincZinc +1050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%

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 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.4%
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
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +42.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +629.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1449.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.9%
Contains more OtherOther +373.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horchata Ice cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.79g 31%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.24mg 18%
Fats 0.71g 11g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 16%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Phosphorus 15mg 105mg 13%
Vitamin A 118µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.581mg 12%
Calcium 18mg 128mg 11%
Calories 54kcal 207kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.969g 7%
Zinc 0.06mg 0.69mg 6%
Protein 0.48g 3.5g 6%
Choline 26mg 5%
Potassium 34mg 199mg 5%
Carbs 11.52g 23.6g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.041mg 3%
Selenium 0.4µg 1.8µg 3%
Sodium 14mg 80mg 3%
Magnesium 3mg 14mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.7g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.048mg 2%
Fructose 1.55g 2%
Copper 0.002mg 0.023mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Iron 0.01mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 11.52g 22.9g N/A
Sugar 9.36g 21.22g N/A
Starch 0.99g 0%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.3mg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.008mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.047mg 0.116mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horchata Ice cream
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
18%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Horchata
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.