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Horchata vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between horchata and muffin

  • Horchata has less vitamin K, manganese, phosphorus, iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin E.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 33% more.
  • Horchata is lower in sodium.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index than horchata.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255.9%
Contains more IronIron +12900%
Contains more CopperCopper +2900%
Contains more ZincZinc +516.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +873.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4390%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1950%

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%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +579.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2917%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.3%
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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +249%
Contains more ProteinProtein +835.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2163.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +360.1%
Contains more OtherOther +678.9%

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
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +33.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +28.1%
Contains more StarchStarch +1547.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +354%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Muffin
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 Muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 54%
Vitamin K 0µg 39.2µg 33%
Fats 0.71g 16.07g 24%
Phosphorus 15mg 146mg 19%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.449mg 19%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Calories 54kcal 375kcal 16%
Iron 0.01mg 1.3mg 16%
Selenium 0.4µg 8.2µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.168mg 14%
Sodium 14mg 336mg 14%
Carbs 11.52g 53g 14%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.163mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.844g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 12%
Folate 48µg 12%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.63mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.047mg 1.418mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.47mg 9%
Protein 0.48g 4.49g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Starch 0.99g 16.31g 6%
Copper 0.002mg 0.06mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Potassium 34mg 121mg 3%
Zinc 0.06mg 0.37mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 44mg 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 2%
Magnesium 3mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 11.52g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 9.36g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Fructose 1.55g 1.21g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horchata Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Horchata
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.