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Sorghum syrup vs. Tapioca — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sorghum syrup and Tapioca

  • Sorghum syrup is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, yet Tapioca is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Sorghum syrup is 66% higher.
  • Sorghum syrup contains 63 times more Iron than Tapioca. Sorghum syrup contains 3.8mg of Iron, while Tapioca contains 0.06mg.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, sorghum 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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
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 +733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +651.9%
Contains more IronIron +6233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +983.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21757.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.6%

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% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1930.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.143mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 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 CarbsCarbs +282.9%
Contains more OtherOther +172.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +230.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sorghum syrup Tapioca Opinion
Calories 290kcal 105kcal Sorghum syrup
Protein 0g 2.88g Tapioca
Fats 0g 1.67g Tapioca
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Tapioca
Net carbs 74.9g 19.56g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 74.9g 19.56g Sorghum syrup
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Tapioca
Magnesium 100mg 12mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 150mg 105mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 1000mg 133mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 3.8mg 0.06mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 74.9g Tapioca
Copper 0.13mg 0.012mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 0.41mg 0.35mg Sorghum syrup
Phosphorus 56mg 82mg Tapioca
Sodium 8mg 121mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 160IU Tapioca
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg Tapioca
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg Tapioca
Manganese 1.53mg 0.007mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.7µg 2µg Tapioca
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.03mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.143mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.075mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.277mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.033mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Tapioca
Folate 0µg 4µg Tapioca
Choline 13.3mg Sorghum syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 0.991g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.452g Tapioca
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.061g Tapioca
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sorghum syrup 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
21%
Sorghum syrup
11%
Tapioca
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
13%
Tapioca

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.991g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.