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Milky way vs. Tapioca — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Milky way and Tapioca

  • Milky way is richer than Tapioca in Copper, Manganese, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Milky way is 55% higher.
  • Tapioca contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar 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.
Milky way
Milky way
6
:
3
Tapioca
Tapioca
Contains more Iron +716.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +1125%
Contains more Manganese +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -27.5%
Equal in Calcium - 105
Equal in Potassium - 133
Equal in Selenium - 2
Milky way
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 19% 15% 29% 11% 22% 19% 49% 20% 11%
Tapioca
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 3% 9% 36% 12% 16% 10% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +716.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +1125%
Contains more Manganese +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -27.5%
Equal in Calcium - 105
Equal in Potassium - 133
Equal in Selenium - 2

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.
Milky way
Milky way
4
:
6
Tapioca
Tapioca
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.7
Equal in Folate - 4
Milky way
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 12% 3% 12% 24% 3% 10% 4% 3% 23% 10%
Tapioca
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 B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.7
Equal in Folate - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milky way
Milky way
4
:
1
Tapioca
Tapioca
Contains more Protein +39.2%
Contains more Fats +931.7%
Contains more Carbs +263.9%
Contains more Other +46.6%
Contains more Water +1090.6%
Milky way
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 g
Tapioca
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 +39.2%
Contains more Fats +931.7%
Contains more Carbs +263.9%
Contains more Other +46.6%
Contains more Water +1090.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milky way
Milky way
2
:
1
Tapioca
Tapioca
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +393.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +326.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Milky way
83% 15% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.26 g
Tapioca
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.991 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.452 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.061 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +393.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +326.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milky way Tapioca Opinion
Net carbs 70.17g 19.56g Milky way
Protein 4.01g 2.88g Milky way
Fats 17.23g 1.67g Milky way
Carbs 71.17g 19.56g Milky way
Calories 456kcal 105kcal Milky way
Sugar 59.69g Tapioca
Fiber 1g 0g Milky way
Calcium 115mg 105mg Milky way
Iron 0.49mg 0.06mg Milky way
Magnesium 20mg 12mg Milky way
Phosphorus 67mg 82mg Tapioca
Potassium 124mg 133mg Tapioca
Sodium 167mg 121mg Tapioca
Zinc 0.69mg 0.35mg Milky way
Copper 0.147mg 0.012mg Milky way
Manganese 0.147mg 0.007mg Milky way
Selenium 2µg 2µg
Vitamin A 110IU 160IU Tapioca
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 47µg Tapioca
Vitamin E 0.89mg Milky way
Vitamin D 16IU 34IU Tapioca
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.9µg Tapioca
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.7mg
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.03mg Milky way
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.143mg Tapioca
Vitamin B3 0.154mg 0.075mg Milky way
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.277mg Tapioca
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0.033mg Tapioca
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.25µg Tapioca
Vitamin K 3.6µg Milky way
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 9mg 6mg Tapioca
Trans Fat 0.206g Tapioca
Saturated Fat 12.016g 0.991g Tapioca
Monounsaturated Fat 2.23g 0.452g Milky way
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g 0.061g Milky way

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is better in case of low diet
Milky way 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
10%
Milky way
12%
Tapioca
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Milky way
13%
Tapioca

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tapioca
Tapioca contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/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.