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Caramel vs. Tapioca — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Caramel and Tapioca

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Tapioca is higher in Vitamin D.
  • Caramel has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Tapioca. While Caramel has 0.103mg of Vitamin B1, Tapioca has only 0.03mg.
  • Tapioca has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels 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 +31.4%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Potassium +60.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.7%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -50.6%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 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 +31.4%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Potassium +60.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.7%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -50.6%
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 B1 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +281%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Equal in Folate - 4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +281%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Equal in Folate - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.7%
Contains more Fats +385%
Contains more Carbs +293.7%
Contains more Other +104.5%
Contains more Water +782.5%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +59.7%
Contains more Fats +385%
Contains more Carbs +293.7%
Contains more Other +104.5%
Contains more Water +782.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +241.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5601.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.991 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.452 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.061 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +241.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5601.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Tapioca Opinion
Net carbs 77g 19.56g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 2.88g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 1.67g Caramel
Carbs 77g 19.56g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 105kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Tapioca
Calcium 138mg 105mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.06mg Caramel
Magnesium 17mg 12mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 82mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 133mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 121mg Tapioca
Zinc 0.44mg 0.35mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.012mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.007mg Caramel
Selenium 1.8µg 2µg Tapioca
Vitamin A 42IU 160IU Tapioca
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 47µg Tapioca
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Tapioca
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg Tapioca
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.7mg Tapioca
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.03mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.143mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.075mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.277mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.033mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.25µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.041mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg 0.13mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.173mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.282mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.228mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.073mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.139mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg 0.192mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg 0.078mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 6mg Tapioca
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.991g Tapioca
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.452g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.061g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
12%
Tapioca
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
13%
Tapioca

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tapioca
Tapioca contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.485g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tapioca
Tapioca is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel 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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.