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Ice cream vs. Tapioca — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ice cream and Tapioca

  • Ice cream is richer than Tapioca in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Ice cream is 29% higher.
  • Tapioca contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla and Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk.

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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 Calcium +21.9%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +91.7%
Contains more Manganese +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 3% 9% 36% 12% 16% 10% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +21.9%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +91.7%
Contains more Manganese +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56%
Contains more Vitamin D +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56%
Contains more Vitamin D +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Fats +558.7%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Water +23%
Equal in Other - 0.88
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 Protein +21.5%
Contains more Fats +558.7%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Water +23%
Equal in Other - 0.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +556.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +641%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.991 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.452 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.061 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +556.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +641%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Tapioca Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 19.56g Ice cream
Protein 3.5g 2.88g Ice cream
Fats 11g 1.67g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 19.56g Ice cream
Calories 207kcal 105kcal Ice cream
Sugar 21.22g Tapioca
Fiber 0.7g 0g Ice cream
Calcium 128mg 105mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 0.06mg Ice cream
Magnesium 14mg 12mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 105mg 82mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 133mg Ice cream
Sodium 80mg 121mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 0.35mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.012mg Ice cream
Manganese 0.008mg 0.007mg Ice cream
Selenium 1.8µg 2µg Tapioca
Vitamin A 421IU 160IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 47µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 34IU Tapioca
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.9µg Tapioca
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.7mg Tapioca
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.03mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.143mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.075mg Ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.277mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.033mg Ice cream
Folate 5µg 4µg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.25µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.041mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg 0.13mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.173mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg 0.282mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg 0.228mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg 0.073mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.139mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg 0.192mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg 0.078mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 6mg Tapioca
Saturated Fat 6.79g 0.991g Tapioca
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0.452g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.061g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
12%
Tapioca
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
13%
Tapioca

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.799g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.