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Tapioca vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tapioca and Caramel

  • Tapioca has more Vitamin D, however, Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Tapioca has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and Candies, caramels.

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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 8.6% 32% 12% 2.3% 4% 9.5% 35% 16% 0.91% 11%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.9%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
~equal in Selenium ~1.8µg

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 2.3% 9.6% 0% 27% 7.5% 33% 1.4% 17% 7.6% 31% 0% 3% 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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +281%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
~equal in Folate ~4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 20% 75%
Protein: 2.88 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 19.56 g
Water: 75.01 g
Other: 0.88 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +782.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.7%
Contains more FatsFats +385%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +293.7%
Contains more OtherOther +104.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.991 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.452 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.061 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +241.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5601.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tapioca Caramel Opinion
Calories 105kcal 382kcal Caramel
Protein 2.88g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 1.67g 8.1g Caramel
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.4mg Tapioca
Net carbs 19.56g 77g Caramel
Carbs 19.56g 77g Caramel
Cholesterol 6mg 7mg Tapioca
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Tapioca
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Caramel
Calcium 105mg 138mg Caramel
Potassium 133mg 214mg Caramel
Iron 0.06mg 0.14mg Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Tapioca
Copper 0.012mg 0.018mg Caramel
Zinc 0.35mg 0.44mg Caramel
Phosphorus 82mg 114mg Caramel
Sodium 121mg 245mg Tapioca
Vitamin A 160IU 42IU Tapioca
Vitamin A 47µg 12µg Tapioca
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg Tapioca
Manganese 0.007mg 0.011mg Caramel
Selenium 2µg 1.8µg Tapioca
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.143mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.075mg 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.277mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.056mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Folate 4µg 4µg
Choline 8mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 0.991g 2.476g Tapioca
Monounsaturated Fat 0.452g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.061g 3.478g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.13mg 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.282mg 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.228mg 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.073mg 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.192mg 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.078mg 0.115mg Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tapioca Caramel
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
11%
Tapioca
15%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Tapioca
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tapioca
Tapioca contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.485g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tapioca
Tapioca is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tapioca - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169612/nutrients
  2. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.