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Tapioca vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tapioca and Reeses cups different?

  • Reeses cups have more Vitamin B3, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1 than Tapioca.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Reeses cups is 49% higher.
  • Tapioca has less Sodium.

Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups are the varieties 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
4
:
6
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Calcium +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +1916.7%
Contains more Magnesium +416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +157.9%
Contains more Zinc +265.7%
Contains more Copper +1900%
Tapioca
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 3% 9% 36% 12% 16% 10% 4% 1% 11%
Reeses cups
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 46% 45% 69% 31% 47% 35% 80% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +1916.7%
Contains more Magnesium +416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +157.9%
Contains more Zinc +265.7%
Contains more Copper +1900%

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
4
:
8
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Vitamin A +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.26
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%
Reeses cups
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 1% 40% 26% 85% 38% 24% 38% 33% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tapioca
Tapioca
1
:
4
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Water +5109%
Contains more Protein +255.6%
Contains more Fats +1728.1%
Contains more Carbs +183%
Contains more Other +176.1%
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
Reeses cups
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Water +5109%
Contains more Protein +255.6%
Contains more Fats +1728.1%
Contains more Carbs +183%
Contains more Other +176.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tapioca
Tapioca
1
:
2
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2798.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8916.4%
Tapioca
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.991 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.452 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.061 g
Reeses cups
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.5 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2798.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8916.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tapioca Reeses cups Opinion
Net carbs 19.56g 51.76g Reeses cups
Protein 2.88g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 1.67g 30.53g Reeses cups
Carbs 19.56g 55.36g Reeses cups
Calories 105kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Sugar 47.17g Tapioca
Fiber 0g 3.6g Reeses cups
Calcium 105mg 78mg Tapioca
Iron 0.06mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 12mg 62mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 82mg 161mg Reeses cups
Potassium 133mg 343mg Reeses cups
Sodium 121mg 357mg Tapioca
Zinc 0.35mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.012mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0.007mg 0mg Tapioca
Selenium 2µg 1.4µg Tapioca
Vitamin A 160IU 56IU Tapioca
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 17µg Tapioca
Vitamin E 0.15mg Reeses cups
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Tapioca
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg Tapioca
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.3mg Tapioca
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.143mg 0.11mg Tapioca
Vitamin B3 0.075mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.277mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Folate 4µg 50µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2µg Reeses cups
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 6mg
Saturated Fat 0.991g 10.73g Tapioca
Monounsaturated Fat 0.452g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0.061g 5.5g Reeses cups

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is better in case of low diet
Tapioca Reeses cups
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
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Tapioca
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tapioca
Tapioca contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.739g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (6 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Tapioca - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169612/nutrients
  2. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.