Tapioca vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tapioca and cassava
- Tapioca has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin D; however, cassava is higher in vitamin C, manganese, copper, fiber, and folate.
- Cassava covers your daily need for vitamin C, 22% more than tapioca.
- The glycemic index of cassava is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and Cassava, raw.
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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 more CalciumCalcium | +556.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +203.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +185.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +103.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +350% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +733.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5385.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +4600% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +197.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +158.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2842.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1038.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +575% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +111.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +496.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +502.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 20.6mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.384mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.012mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 16mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 82mg | 27mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.143mg | 0.048mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 19.56g | 38.06g | 6% |
| Folate | 4µg | 27µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.087mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.075mg | 0.854mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.991g | 0.074g | 4% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 271mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0.088mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Protein | 2.88g | 1.36g | 3% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 160kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.277mg | 0.107mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 2µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.67g | 0.28g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.452g | 0.075g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.56g | 36.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.061g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.13mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.173mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.282mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.073mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.139mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.192mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.078mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tapioca is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Tapioca is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.917g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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