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Chocolate vs. Tapioca — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate and Tapioca

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, while Tapioca has more Vitamin B2.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 113% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tapioca is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 32% 12% 2.3% 4% 9.5% 35% 16% 0.91% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +320.3%
Contains more IronIron +13266.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +8466.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +474.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20171.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 9.6% 0% 27% 7.5% 33% 1.4% 17% 7.6% 31% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +186%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.277mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.25µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 ProteinProtein +69.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1773.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212.7%
Contains more OtherOther +93.2%
Contains more WaterWater +7633%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.991 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.452 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.061 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2010.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1690.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate Tapioca
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Tapioca Opinion
Calories 546kcal 105kcal Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 2.88g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 1.67g Chocolate
Vitamin C 0.7mg Tapioca
Net carbs 54.17g 19.56g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 19.56g Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 6mg Tapioca
Vitamin D 34IU Tapioca
Magnesium 146mg 12mg Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 105mg Tapioca
Potassium 559mg 133mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.06mg Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Tapioca
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.012mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.35mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 82mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 121mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 160IU Tapioca
Vitamin A 2µg 47µg Tapioca
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 0.9µg Tapioca
Manganese 1.419mg 0.007mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.03mg Tapioca
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.143mg Tapioca
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.075mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.277mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.033mg Chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.25µg Tapioca
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 4µg Tapioca
Trans Fat 0.112g Tapioca
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.991g Tapioca
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.452g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.061g Chocolate
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Tapioca
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Chocolate
11%
Tapioca
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
13%
Tapioca

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tapioca
Tapioca is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.