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Tortilla vs. Horchata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tortilla and horchata

  • Horchata contains less iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, copper, fiber, and vitamin B2 than tortilla.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for iron is 48% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in horchata is lower.
  • Horchata has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of horchata is 31, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
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 +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.8%
Contains more IronIron +38000%
Contains more CopperCopper +5000%
Contains more ZincZinc +433.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +873.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2580%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4050%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%

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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8676.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 ProteinProtein +1416.7%
Contains more FatsFats +33.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +333.5%
Contains more OtherOther +884.2%
Contains more WaterWater +118%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 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 StarchStarch +4245.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2704.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +993.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Tortilla Horchata
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Horchata DV% diff.
Iron 3.81mg 0.01mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0mg 31%
Selenium 16.6µg 0.4µg 29%
Folate 98µg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.047mg 25%
Sodium 482mg 14mg 20%
Phosphorus 146mg 15mg 19%
Starch 43.02g 0.99g 17%
Protein 7.28g 0.48g 14%
Carbs 49.94g 11.52g 13%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.01mg 11%
Copper 0.102mg 0.002mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Calories 237kcal 54kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0mg 9%
Calcium 70mg 18mg 5%
Magnesium 19mg 3mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.017mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 3%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.06mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.55g 2%
Potassium 105mg 34mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.296g 1%
Fats 0.95g 0.71g 0%
Net carbs 47.54g 11.52g N/A
Sugar 2.75g 9.36g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.24mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
23%
Tortilla
1%
Horchata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
2%
Horchata

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.61g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 468mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.