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Water vs. Horchata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Water and Horchata

    Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
    Water
    2
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
    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 CopperCopper +700%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
    Contains more IronIron +∞%
    Contains more ZincZinc +500%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

    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.
    Water
    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% 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%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
    ~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
    Water
    1
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 99.9 g
    Other: 0.1 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 WaterWater +14.7%
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more FatsFats +∞%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
    Contains more OtherOther +90%

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Water Horchata Opinion
    Calories 0kcal 54kcal Horchata
    Protein 0g 0.48g Horchata
    Fats 0g 0.71g Horchata
    Net carbs 0g 11.52g Horchata
    Carbs 0g 11.52g Horchata
    Magnesium 1mg 3mg Horchata
    Calcium 3mg 18mg Horchata
    Potassium 0mg 34mg Horchata
    Iron 0mg 0.01mg Horchata
    Sugar 9.36g Water
    Copper 0.016mg 0.002mg Water
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.06mg Horchata
    Starch 0.99g Horchata
    Phosphorus 0mg 15mg Horchata
    Sodium 5mg 14mg Water
    Vitamin E 0.24mg Horchata
    Manganese 0mg 0.01mg Horchata
    Selenium 0.4µg Horchata
    Vitamin B3 0.047mg Horchata
    Vitamin B6 0.017mg Horchata
    Fructose 1.55g Horchata

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Water 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%
    Water
    1%
    Horchata
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Water
    2%
    Horchata

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Water
    Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Water
    Water contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Water
    Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Water
    Water is cheaper (difference - $1)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Horchata
    Horchata is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Horchata
    Horchata is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

    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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.