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Horchata vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are horchata and potato chips different?

  • Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, fiber, manganese, and vitamin K than horchata.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for potato chips is 59% higher.
  • Horchata has a lower glycemic index (31) than potato chips (56).

Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted are the varieties used in this article.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3650%
Contains more IronIron +16200%
Contains more CopperCopper +15200%
Contains more ZincZinc +1716.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1925%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3695.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8042.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3782.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +4484.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1358.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4773.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +359.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1794.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horchata Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 81%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 9.11mg 59%
Fats 0.71g 34.6g 52%
Saturated fat 10.96g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.66mg 49%
Potassium 34mg 1275mg 37%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 35%
Copper 0.002mg 0.306mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 25%
Calories 54kcal 536kcal 24%
Vitamin B3 0.047mg 3.827mg 24%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Phosphorus 15mg 165mg 21%
Iron 0.01mg 1.63mg 20%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.44mg 19%
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.197mg 15%
Magnesium 3mg 67mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.167mg 14%
Carbs 11.52g 52.9g 14%
Selenium 0.4µg 8.1µg 14%
Protein 0.48g 7g 13%
Folate 45µg 11%
Zinc 0.06mg 1.09mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.402mg 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Fructose 1.55g 2%
Calcium 18mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 11.52g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 9.36g 0.22g N/A
Starch 0.99g 0%
Sodium 14mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horchata Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Horchata
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips 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 - 10.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Horchata
Horchata is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.