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Horchata vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Horchata and Porridge

  • Horchata contains less Iron, and Calcium than Porridge.
  • Porridge's daily need coverage for Iron is 47% higher.
  • Porridge contains 312 times less Sugar than Horchata. Horchata contains 9.36g of Sugar, while Porridge contains 0.03g.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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.
Contains more Potassium +112.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +383.3%
Contains more Iron +37300%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +116.7%
Contains more Copper +1900%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Phosphorus - 15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 1% 3% 7% 3% 2% 2% 1% 2% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Potassium +112.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +383.3%
Contains more Iron +37300%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +116.7%
Contains more Copper +1900%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Phosphorus - 15

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1006.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1006.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +238.1%
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Equal in Carbs - 10.52
Equal in Water - 87.61
12% 87%
Protein: 0.48 g
Fats: 0.71 g
Carbs: 11.52 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 0.19 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Fats +238.1%
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Equal in Carbs - 10.52
Equal in Water - 87.61

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horchata Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 11.52g 10.02g Horchata
Protein 0.48g 1.44g Porridge
Fats 0.71g 0.21g Horchata
Carbs 11.52g 10.52g Horchata
Calories 54kcal 50kcal Horchata
Starch 0.99g Horchata
Fructose 1.55g Horchata
Sugar 9.36g 0.03g Porridge
Fiber 0g 0.5g Porridge
Calcium 18mg 87mg Porridge
Iron 0.01mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 3mg 5mg Porridge
Phosphorus 15mg 15mg
Potassium 34mg 16mg Horchata
Sodium 14mg 6mg Porridge
Zinc 0.06mg 0.13mg Porridge
Copper 0.002mg 0.04mg Porridge
Manganese 0.01mg 0mg Horchata
Selenium 0.4µg 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.02mg Horchata
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.055mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.025mg Porridge
Vitamin B3 0.047mg 0.52mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.071mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.013mg Horchata
Folate 12µg Porridge
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g Horchata
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g Porridge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Horchata Porridge
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Horchata
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.