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Corn syrup vs. Tapioca — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn syrup and Tapioca different?

  • Corn syrup contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5 than Tapioca.

Syrups, corn, dark and Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Iron +516.7%
Contains more Copper +341.7%
Contains more Manganese +1328.6%
Contains more Selenium +45%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +645.5%
Contains more Potassium +202.3%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Contains more Zinc +775%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 3% 9% 36% 12% 16% 10% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +516.7%
Contains more Copper +341.7%
Contains more Manganese +1328.6%
Contains more Selenium +45%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +645.5%
Contains more Potassium +202.3%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Contains more Zinc +775%

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.
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Tapioca
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 27% 3% 8% 33% 2% 17% 8% 3% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +296.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +240.8%
Contains more Other +120%
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
3% 2% 20% 75%
Protein: 2.88 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 19.56 g
Water: 75.01 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Carbs +296.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +240.8%
Contains more Other +120%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Tapioca Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 19.56g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 2.88g Tapioca
Fats 0g 1.67g Tapioca
Carbs 77.59g 19.56g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 105kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 77.59g Tapioca
Calcium 18mg 105mg Tapioca
Iron 0.37mg 0.06mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 12mg Tapioca
Phosphorus 11mg 82mg Tapioca
Potassium 44mg 133mg Tapioca
Sodium 155mg 121mg Tapioca
Zinc 0.04mg 0.35mg Tapioca
Copper 0.053mg 0.012mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.1mg 0.007mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg 2µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 160IU Tapioca
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 47µg Tapioca
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Tapioca
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg Tapioca
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Tapioca
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.03mg Tapioca
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.143mg Tapioca
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.075mg Tapioca
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.277mg Tapioca
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.033mg Tapioca
Folate 0µg 4µg Tapioca
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Tapioca
Tryptophan 0.041mg Tapioca
Threonine 0.13mg Tapioca
Isoleucine 0.173mg Tapioca
Leucine 0.282mg Tapioca
Lysine 0.228mg Tapioca
Methionine 0.073mg Tapioca
Phenylalanine 0.139mg Tapioca
Valine 0.192mg Tapioca
Histidine 0.078mg Tapioca
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 0.991g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.452g Tapioca
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.061g Tapioca

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Tapioca
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Corn syrup
12%
Tapioca
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
13%
Tapioca

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tapioca
Tapioca contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tapioca
Tapioca is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tapioca
Tapioca is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.991g)
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.

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/nutrients
  2. Tapioca - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169612/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.