Horchata, made with milk: Nutrition Facts
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Horchata, made with milk contains 91 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (248 g) provides about 226 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 6% from protein and 6% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in smoothies and grain drinks on FoodFactly, where the median is 66 kcal per 100 g across 25 foods.
100 g provides 12% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 91 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.63 g | 0.8% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.32 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 9 mg | 0.4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 19.6 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 9.6 g | |
| Protein C | 1.4 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 5 µg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.03 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.2 µg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.079 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.54 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.031 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 47 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.09 µg | 4% |
| Choline C | 3.6 mg | 0.7% |
| Calcium C | 30 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.57 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 31 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 41 mg | 0.9% |
| Zinc C | 0.22 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.036 mg | 4% |
| Selenium C | 2.2 µg | 4% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 6%
- Carbohydrates 87%
- Fat 6%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.4 gbelow the median for smoothies and grain drinks (median 1.6 g)
- Fiber0.4 gin the lowest quarter of smoothies and grain drinks (median 1 g)
- Sugars9.6 gabove the median for smoothies and grain drinks (median 8.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.32 gabove the median for smoothies and grain drinks (median 0.14 g)
- Sodium9 mgin the lowest quarter of smoothies and grain drinks (median 23 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water78 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.14 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.039 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.037 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.011 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.014 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.016 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.049 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.052 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 1 µg |
| Retinol C | 5 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 78 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 27 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Horchata
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horchata, made with water | 88 | 1.1 g | 20.4 g | 0.13 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit and vegetable smoothie, no dairy | 63 | 1.1 g | 13.8 g | 0.37 g |
| Nutritional drink or shake, ready-to-drink (Ensure) | 105 | 3.8 g | 16.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Nutritional drink or shake, ready-to-drink, NFS | 105 | 3.8 g | 16.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Beverages, ABBOTT, ENSURE, Nutritional Shake, Ready-to-Drink | 105 | 3.8 g | 16.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Beverages, chocolate drink, milk and soy based, ready to drink, fortified | 101 | 4.2 g | 17.3 g | 1.7 g |
| Nutritional drink or shake, ready-to-drink (Boost) | 101 | 4.2 g | 17.3 g | 1.7 g |
| Tequila Sunrise | 111 | 0.52 g | 12.6 g | 0.23 g |
| Fruit and vegetable smoothie, with dairy | 64 | 1.6 g | 12.7 g | 0.72 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in horchata?
100 g of horchata has 91 kcal. 1 cup (248 g): about 226 kcal. 1 fl oz (31 g): about 28 kcal.
How much protein is in horchata?
Horchata contains 1.4 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.5 g in 1 cup (248 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other smoothies and grain drinks, that is below the median (median 1.6 g).
How many carbs are in horchata?
Horchata has 19.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.4 g of fiber and 9.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in horchata?
Horchata contains 0.63 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.32 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does horchata contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in horchata?
100 g contains 9 mg of sodium, 0.4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710603. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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