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Horchata vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between horchata and shortbread

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, selenium, copper, and vitamin K in shortbread is higher than in horchata.
  • Shortbread covers your daily iron needs 37% more than horchata.
  • Horchata contains less sodium.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of horchata is 31.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.8%
Contains more IronIron +29700%
Contains more CopperCopper +4400%
Contains more ZincZinc +716.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +340%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3830%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1450%

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 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6868.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +2319.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1018.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3593%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +453.6%
Contains more OtherOther +442.1%

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
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +355.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +416.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +3987.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +240.2%
~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 Shortbread
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 Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 56%
Fats 0.71g 26.22g 39%
Iron 0.01mg 2.98mg 37%
Saturated fat 8.105g 37%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.353mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.314mg 24%
Calories 54kcal 514kcal 23%
Folate 81µg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.047mg 3.275mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 17%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.393mg 17%
Carbs 11.52g 63.78g 17%
Starch 0.99g 40.47g 16%
Sodium 14mg 353mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2.44mg 15%
Selenium 0.4µg 6.2µg 11%
Copper 0.002mg 0.09mg 10%
Protein 0.48g 5.37g 10%
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg 9%
Phosphorus 15mg 66mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.321mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Zinc 0.06mg 0.49mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.071mg 4%
Magnesium 3mg 14mg 3%
Fructose 1.55g 0.3g 2%
Potassium 34mg 88mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 13mg 1%
Net carbs 11.52g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 9.36g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horchata Shortbread
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%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Horchata
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.