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.
- 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +6550% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +652.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +411.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +374950% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 387kcal | 105kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 2.88g |
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| Fats | 0g | 1.67g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 99.98g | 19.56g |
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| Carbs | 99.98g | 19.56g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 1mg | 105mg |
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| Potassium | 2mg | 133mg |
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| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.06mg |
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| Sugar | 99.8g |
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| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.012mg |
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| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.35mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 82mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 121mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 160IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 47µg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.9µg |
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| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0.007mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.075mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.277mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.25µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 4µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.991g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.452g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.061g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.13mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.173mg |
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| Leucine | 0.282mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.073mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.139mg |
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| Valine | 0.192mg |
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| Histidine | 0.078mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
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11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tapioca is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tapioca is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tapioca is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.991g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)