Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Horchata vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Significant differences between horchata and taco

  • The amount of phosphorus, selenium, fiber, zinc, iron, vitamin K, manganese, vitamin B3, and copper in taco is higher than in horchata.
  • Taco covers your daily phosphorus needs 23% more than horchata.
  • Horchata contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

Infographic

Horchata vs Taco infographic
Infographic link

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%
Taco
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +966.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +394.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +514.7%
Contains more IronIron +11800%
Contains more CopperCopper +3750%
Contains more ZincZinc +2816.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1086.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2390%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2200%

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%
Taco
12
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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3410.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
Taco
4
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +52.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1745.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1688.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.3%
Contains more OtherOther +726.3%

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
Taco
1
94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1442.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +720%
Contains more FructoseFructose +416.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +1392.9%
~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 Taco
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horchata Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 39%
Phosphorus 15mg 178mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 20%
Saturated fat 4.384g 20%
Fats 0.71g 12.7g 18%
Protein 0.48g 8.86g 17%
Sodium 14mg 397mg 17%
Selenium 0.4µg 9.2µg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Zinc 0.06mg 1.75mg 15%
Iron 0.01mg 1.19mg 15%
Vitamin K 0µg 15.3µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 11%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.249mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.047mg 1.65mg 10%
Calories 54kcal 226kcal 9%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Copper 0.002mg 0.077mg 8%
Magnesium 3mg 32mg 7%
Calcium 18mg 89mg 7%
Starch 0.99g 14.78g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.09mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.06mg 5%
Folate 19µg 5%
Potassium 34mg 209mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.05mg 4%
Carbs 11.52g 19.85g 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.6mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 2%
Fructose 1.55g 0.3g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 11.52g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 9.36g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Horchata Taco
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Horchata
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.