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Sugar vs. Tapioca — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sugar and Tapioca

  • Tapioca is richer than Sugar in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Tapioca is 12% higher.
  • Sugar contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, granulated 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.
Sugar
Sugar
1
:
9
Tapioca
Tapioca
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Calcium +10400%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6550%
Contains more Zinc +3400%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Tapioca
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 3% 9% 36% 12% 16% 10% 4% 1% 11%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Calcium +10400%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6550%
Contains more Zinc +3400%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%

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.
Sugar
Sugar
2
:
10
Tapioca
Tapioca
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +652.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Tapioca
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +652.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
Sugar
1
:
4
Tapioca
Tapioca
Contains more Carbs +411.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +374950%
Contains more Other +∞%
Sugar
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Tapioca
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 Carbs +411.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +374950%
Contains more Other +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Tapioca Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 19.56g Sugar
Protein 0g 2.88g Tapioca
Fats 0g 1.67g Tapioca
Carbs 99.98g 19.56g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 105kcal Sugar
Sugar 99.8g Tapioca
Calcium 1mg 105mg Tapioca
Iron 0.05mg 0.06mg Tapioca
Magnesium 0mg 12mg Tapioca
Phosphorus 0mg 82mg Tapioca
Potassium 2mg 133mg Tapioca
Sodium 1mg 121mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.35mg Tapioca
Copper 0.007mg 0.012mg Tapioca
Manganese 0.004mg 0.007mg Tapioca
Selenium 0.6µg 2µg Tapioca
Vitamin A 0IU 160IU Tapioca
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 47µg Tapioca
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Tapioca
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg Tapioca
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Tapioca
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.03mg Tapioca
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.143mg Tapioca
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.075mg Tapioca
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.277mg Tapioca
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.033mg Tapioca
Folate 0µg 4µg Tapioca
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.991g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.452g Tapioca
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.061g Tapioca

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
12%
Tapioca
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
13%
Tapioca

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tapioca
Tapioca is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tapioca
Tapioca is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tapioca
Tapioca is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.991g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.