Tapioca vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tapioca and custard different?
- Custard has more vitamin B12, vitamin B5, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2 than tapioca.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for custard is 15% higher.
- Tapioca has less saturated fat.
- Custard has a lower glycemic index (35) than tapioca (78).
Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +466.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +103.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +152.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +108% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +139.5% |
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Carbs
~17.6g
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Water
~73.45g
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Other
~0.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +149.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +411.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 6mg | 51mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.52µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.277mg | 0.699mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 6µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 82mg | 130mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.143mg | 0.22mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.991g | 2.032g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.34mg | 4% |
| Fats | 1.67g | 4g | 4% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 139mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.061mg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 133mg | 207mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.88g | 3.99g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.012mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 47IU | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.452g | 1.127g | 2% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 84mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.061g | 0.312g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 1.2µg | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 122kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 19.56g | 17.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 52µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.51mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.56g | 17.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.82g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.075mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.13mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.173mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.282mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.073mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.139mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.192mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.078mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tapioca is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tapioca is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tapioca is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins