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Horchata vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Horchata and Yogurt

  • Yogurt is richer than Horchata in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Yogurt is 21% higher.
  • Horchata contains 3 times more Sugar than Yogurt. Horchata contains 9.36g of Sugar, while Yogurt contains 3.24g.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.

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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%
Yogurt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +511.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +314.7%
Contains more IronIron +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +750%
Contains more ZincZinc +766.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2325%
~equal in Manganese ~0.009mg

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%
Yogurt
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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% 0.24% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +342.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +270.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Yogurt
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10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +82.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +220%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2022.9%
Contains more OtherOther +278.9%
~equal in Water ~85.1g

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
Yogurt
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78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~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 Yogurt
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horchata Yogurt Opinion
Calories 54kcal 59kcal Yogurt
Protein 0.48g 10.19g Yogurt
Fats 0.71g 0.39g Horchata
Net carbs 11.52g 3.6g Horchata
Carbs 11.52g 3.6g Horchata
Cholesterol 5mg Horchata
Magnesium 3mg 11mg Yogurt
Calcium 18mg 110mg Yogurt
Potassium 34mg 141mg Yogurt
Iron 0.01mg 0.07mg Yogurt
Sugar 9.36g 3.24g Yogurt
Copper 0.002mg 0.017mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.06mg 0.52mg Yogurt
Starch 0.99g Horchata
Phosphorus 15mg 135mg Yogurt
Sodium 14mg 36mg Horchata
Vitamin A 4IU Yogurt
Vitamin A 1µg Yogurt
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.01mg Horchata
Manganese 0.01mg 0.009mg Horchata
Selenium 0.4µg 9.7µg Yogurt
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.023mg Yogurt
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.278mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.047mg 0.208mg Yogurt
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.331mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.063mg Yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.75µg Yogurt
Folate 7µg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g Horchata
Choline 15.1mg Yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.117g Horchata
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g Yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g Yogurt
Fructose 1.55g 0g Horchata
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horchata Yogurt
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
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Horchata
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yogurt
Yogurt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt
Yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horchata
Horchata is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.