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Maple syrup vs. Horchata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between maple syrup and horchata

  • Horchata contains less manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, calcium, vitamin B1, and potassium than maple syrup.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 126% higher.
  • The amount of sugar in horchata is lower.
  • Horchata has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of horchata is 31, while the glycemic index of maple syrup is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple and Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant.

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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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +523.5%
Contains more IronIron +1000%
Contains more CopperCopper +800%
Contains more ZincZinc +2350%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28980%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +650%

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% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +750%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.48 g
Fats: 0.71 g
Carbs: 11.52 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +481.9%
Contains more OtherOther +147.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1100%
Contains more FatsFats +1083.3%
Contains more WaterWater +168.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +845.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +198.1%
~equal in Glucose ~1.64g
~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.
Maple syrup Horchata
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Horchata DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.01mg 126%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0mg 98%
Carbs 67.04g 11.52g 19%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.06mg 13%
Calories 260kcal 54kcal 10%
Calcium 102mg 18mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0mg 6%
Potassium 212mg 34mg 5%
Magnesium 21mg 3mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg 2%
Copper 0.018mg 0.002mg 2%
Phosphorus 2mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.017mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0mg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1.55g 1%
Protein 0.04g 0.48g 1%
Iron 0.11mg 0.01mg 1%
Fats 0.06g 0.71g 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 11.52g N/A
Sugar 60.46g 9.36g N/A
Starch 0.99g 0%
Sodium 12mg 14mg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.047mg 0%
Choline 1.6mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.007g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Horchata
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
24%
Maple syrup
1%
Horchata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
2%
Horchata

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup 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 - 51.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Horchata
Horchata is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients
  2. Horchata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171941/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.