Brown sugar vs. Tapioca — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between brown sugar and tapioca
- Brown sugar has more iron; however, tapioca is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and vitamin A.
- Tapioca covers your daily need for phosphorus, 11% more than brown sugar.
- Brown sugar has 12 times more iron than tapioca. While brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron, tapioca has only 0.06mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown 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 IronIron | +1083.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +291.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +814.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1066.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1950% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +109.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
Protein:
2.88 g
Fats:
1.67 g
Carbs:
19.56 g
Water:
75.01 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +401.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2300% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5497.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 98.09g | 19.56g | 26% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 105kcal | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 82mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.143mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.25µg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.06mg | 8% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 2.88g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.991g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 47µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 121mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.012mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.277mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.35mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0g | 1.67g | 3% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.007mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.452g | 1% |
| Folate | 1µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 19.56g | N/A |
| Potassium | 133mg | 133mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 97.02g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.061g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.078mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tapioca is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.991g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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.