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Ice cream vs. Tapioca — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ice cream and Tapioca

  • Ice cream is richer than Tapioca in Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Ice cream is 29% higher.
  • Tapioca contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla 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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
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 +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.6%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 25% 6% 6% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
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 AVitamin A +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +56%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 +21.5%
Contains more FatsFats +558.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.7%
Contains more WaterWater +23%
~equal in Other ~0.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 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 +556.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +641%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Tapioca Opinion
Calories 207kcal 105kcal Ice cream
Protein 3.5g 2.88g Ice cream
Fats 11g 1.67g Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.7mg Tapioca
Net carbs 22.9g 19.56g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 19.56g Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 6mg Tapioca
Vitamin D 8IU 34IU Tapioca
Magnesium 14mg 12mg Ice cream
Calcium 128mg 105mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 133mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 0.06mg Ice cream
Sugar 21.22g Tapioca
Fiber 0.7g 0g Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.012mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 0.35mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 105mg 82mg Ice cream
Sodium 80mg 121mg Ice cream
Vitamin A 421IU 160IU Ice cream
Vitamin A 118µg 47µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.9µg Tapioca
Manganese 0.008mg 0.007mg Ice cream
Selenium 1.8µg 2µg Tapioca
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.03mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.143mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.075mg Ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.277mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.033mg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.25µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Ice cream
Folate 5µg 4µg Ice cream
Choline 26mg Ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.79g 0.991g Tapioca
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0.452g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.061g Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.041mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg 0.13mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.173mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg 0.282mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg 0.228mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg 0.073mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.139mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg 0.192mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg 0.078mg Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
11%
Tapioca
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
13%
Tapioca

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.799g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.