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Table salt vs. Horchata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between table salt and horchata

  • Table salt covers your daily sodium needs 1685% more than horchata.
  • The amount of sodium in horchata is lower.
  • The glycemic index of table salt is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Salt, table 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 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
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 CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +3200%
Contains more CopperCopper +1400%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +325%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 4.8% 0% 0% 0% 0.88% 0% 3.9% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 OtherOther +52426.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +43450%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Table salt Horchata
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Horchata DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 14mg 1685%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.01mg 4%
Iron 0.33mg 0.01mg 4%
Carbs 0g 11.52g 4%
Calories 0kcal 54kcal 3%
Copper 0.03mg 0.002mg 3%
Phosphorus 0mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg 2%
Fructose 1.55g 2%
Calcium 24mg 18mg 1%
Potassium 8mg 34mg 1%
Protein 0g 0.48g 1%
Fats 0g 0.71g 1%
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.017mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 11.52g N/A
Magnesium 1mg 3mg 0%
Sugar 0g 9.36g N/A
Zinc 0.1mg 0.06mg 0%
Starch 0.99g 0%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.047mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
1%
Horchata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
2%
Horchata

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 38744mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.