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Horchata vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between horchata and brazil nut?

  • Brazil nut has more selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin E, iron, and fiber than horchata.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3485% higher.
  • Horchata has a higher glycemic index (31) than brazil nut (10).

We used Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched types in this comparison.

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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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +788.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1838.2%
Contains more IronIron +24200%
Contains more CopperCopper +87050%
Contains more ZincZinc +6666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4733.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12130%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +479150%

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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +527.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +494.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +2446.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2883.3%
Contains more FatsFats +9350.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1700%
~equal in Carbs ~11.74g

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
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +296%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +164.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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 Brazil nut
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horchata Brazil nut DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 1917µg 3485%
Copper 0.002mg 1.743mg 193%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 163%
Fats 0.71g 67.1g 102%
Phosphorus 15mg 725mg 101%
Magnesium 3mg 376mg 89%
Saturated fat 16.134g 73%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 60%
Manganese 0.01mg 1.223mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.617mg 51%
Zinc 0.06mg 4.06mg 36%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 5.65mg 36%
Calories 54kcal 659kcal 30%
Fiber 0g 7.5g 30%
Iron 0.01mg 2.43mg 30%
Protein 0.48g 14.32g 28%
Potassium 34mg 659mg 18%
Calcium 18mg 160mg 14%
Folate 22µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.101mg 6%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.184mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.035mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.047mg 0.295mg 2%
Fructose 1.55g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Carbs 11.52g 11.74g 0%
Net carbs 11.52g 4.24g N/A
Sugar 9.36g 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.99g 0.25g 0%
Sodium 14mg 3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horchata Brazil nut
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
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Horchata
1208%
Brazil nut

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 - 16.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horchata
Horchata is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut 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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.