Horchata vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between horchata and agave nectar
- The amount of vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1 in agave nectar is higher than in horchata.
- Agave nectar covers your daily vitamin K needs 19% more than horchata.
- Horchata contains less sugar.
- Horchata has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of horchata is 31, while the glycemic index of agave nectar is 13.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant and Sweetener, syrup, agave.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +750% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +350% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +325% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +308.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1366% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1276.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.48 g
Fats:
0.71 g
Carbs:
11.52 g
Water:
87.1 g
Other:
0.19 g
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +433.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +279.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +562.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
12.43 g
Fructose:
55.6 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +657.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +3487.1% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 1.55g | 55.6g | 68% |
| Carbs | 11.52g | 76.37g | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 22.5µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.234mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.165mg | 13% |
| Calories | 54kcal | 310kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.122mg | 10% |
| Folate | 30µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.98mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.047mg | 0.689mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1.7µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.48g | 0.09g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 34mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.002mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.71g | 0.45g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.52g | 76.17g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.36g | 68.03g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.99g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 14mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
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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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horchata is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horchata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horchata is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horchata is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins