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Atole vs horchata

Atole and horchata have the same estimated satiety score: 1 out of 5. Their protein per calorie, calories, and fiber per 100 g are very close.

Two traditional Mexican drinks.

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USDA FDC 2710607 and 2710602

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Key differences

  • Neither is a meaningful source of protein: 2 and 1.2 g per 100 kcal.
  • Their energy density is similar: 86 kcal per 100 ml for atole and 88 for horchata.
  • Neither provides a meaningful amount of fiber: 0.2 and 0.5 g per 100 g.

Comparison per 100 g and per serving

Values per 100 g or 100 ml (1 ml is treated as about 1 g) and per typical serving. USDA descriptions: Atole; Horchata, made with water.
NutrientAtoleserving: 250 ml (8.5 fl oz)Horchataserving: 250 ml (8.5 fl oz)Difference
Calories86 kcal per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)215 kcal per serving88 kcal per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)220 kcal per serving+2 kcal per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)+5 kcal per serving
Protein1.7 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)4.2 g per serving1.1 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)2.7 g per serving−0.6 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)−1.5 g per serving
Carbohydrates16.3 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)40.7 g per serving20.5 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)51.1 g per serving+4.2 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)+10.4 g per serving
of which sugars13.9 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)34.7 g per serving8.1 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)20.2 g per serving−5.8 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)−14.5 g per serving
Fiber0.2 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)0.5 g per serving0.5 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)1.3 g per serving+0.3 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)+0.8 g per serving
Fat1.5 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)3.9 g per serving0.1 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)0.3 g per serving−1.4 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)−3.5 g per serving
of which saturated0.8 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)2 g per serving0 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)0.1 g per serving−0.8 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)−2 g per serving
Water80.1 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)200.1 g per serving78.1 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)195.3 g per serving−1.9 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)−4.8 g per serving
Protein per 100 kcal2 g1.2 g−0.7 g
Estimated satiety (1 to 5)1 / 51 / 50

In bold, the value more favorable to satiety when the gap is clear. Difference: Horchata minus Atole. Source: USDA FDC 2710607 and 2710602.

Per typical serving

With typical servings, 250 ml (8.5 fl oz) of atole has about 215 kcal and 4.2 g of protein, and 250 ml (8.5 fl oz) of horchata about 220 kcal and 2.7 g.

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entries cited in the sources.

Which is more filling?

Atole and horchata have the same estimated satiety score: 1 out of 5.

  • Atole: Our rule adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories.
  • Horchata: Our rule adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

When to choose each one

Atole

  • If you have nausea or fill up quickly: it carries our “Easy to digest” tag.

Horchata

On the numbers it does not stand out from atole in protein, calories, or fiber, so taste, price, or habit can decide.

On a GLP-1 medication

Atole. “Easy to digest”: a soft or low-fat food that many people tolerate well when they feel nauseous or get full quickly. “Low energy density”: plenty of volume for few calories; make sure it does not push protein foods off your plate.

Horchata. “Low energy density”: plenty of volume for few calories; make sure it does not push protein foods off your plate.

These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

Full food pages

  • Atole: every nutrient, frequently asked questions, and similar foods.
  • Horchata: every nutrient, frequently asked questions, and similar foods.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.USDA FoodData Central (FNDDS 2021-2023): Atole (FDC ID 2710607).accessed .
  2. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.USDA FoodData Central (FNDDS 2021-2023): Horchata, made with water (FDC ID 2710602).accessed .