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Tapioca vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tapioca and Pudding different?

  • Tapioca contains less Copper than Pudding.
  • Pudding covers your daily need of Copper 11% more than Tapioca.
  • Tapioca contains less Saturated Fat.

Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole 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.
Tapioca
Tapioca
0
:
10
Pudding
Pudding
Contains more Iron +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Contains more Zinc +37.1%
Contains more Copper +825%
Contains more Manganese +1285.7%
Contains more Selenium +85%
Equal in Calcium - 106
Equal in Phosphorus - 87
Tapioca
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 3% 9% 36% 12% 16% 10% 4% 1% 11%
Pudding
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 13% 15% 38% 14% 13% 14% 37% 13% 21%
Contains more Iron +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Contains more Zinc +37.1%
Contains more Copper +825%
Contains more Manganese +1285.7%
Contains more Selenium +85%
Equal in Calcium - 106
Equal in Phosphorus - 87

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.
Tapioca
Tapioca
3
:
8
Pudding
Pudding
Contains more Vitamin A +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.157
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.03
Equal in Folate - 4
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%
Pudding
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 34% 0% 10% 37% 3% 20% 7% 3% 39% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.157
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.03
Equal in Folate - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tapioca
Tapioca
1
:
4
Pudding
Pudding
Contains more Fats +88.6%
Equal in Protein - 3.16
Equal in Carbs - 19.64
Equal in Water - 73.13
Equal in Other - 0.92
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
Pudding
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Fats +88.6%
Equal in Protein - 3.16
Equal in Carbs - 19.64
Equal in Water - 73.13
Equal in Other - 0.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tapioca
Tapioca
1
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2
Pudding
Pudding
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.1%
Tapioca
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.991 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.452 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.061 g
Pudding
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.18 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tapioca Pudding Opinion
Net carbs 19.56g 18.84g Tapioca
Protein 2.88g 3.16g Pudding
Fats 1.67g 3.15g Pudding
Carbs 19.56g 19.64g Pudding
Calories 105kcal 120kcal Pudding
Sugar 11.96g Tapioca
Fiber 0g 0.8g Pudding
Calcium 105mg 106mg Pudding
Iron 0.06mg 0.34mg Pudding
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Pudding
Phosphorus 82mg 87mg Pudding
Potassium 133mg 150mg Pudding
Sodium 121mg 98mg Pudding
Zinc 0.35mg 0.48mg Pudding
Copper 0.012mg 0.111mg Pudding
Manganese 0.007mg 0.097mg Pudding
Selenium 2µg 3.7µg Pudding
Vitamin A 160IU 139IU Tapioca
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 39µg Tapioca
Vitamin E 0.06mg Pudding
Vitamin D 34IU 44IU Pudding
Vitamin D 0.9µg 1.1µg Pudding
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Tapioca
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.038mg Pudding
Vitamin B2 0.143mg 0.157mg Pudding
Vitamin B3 0.075mg 0.133mg Pudding
Vitamin B5 0.277mg 0.326mg Pudding
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.03mg Tapioca
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.31µg Pudding
Vitamin K 0.3µg Pudding
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 6mg 9mg Tapioca
Saturated Fat 0.991g 1.81g Tapioca
Monounsaturated Fat 0.452g 0.819g Pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.061g 0.18g Pudding

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tapioca Pudding
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
12%
Tapioca
13%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Tapioca
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.96g)
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 - 0.819g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tapioca
Tapioca is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tapioca - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169612/nutrients
  2. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.