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Tapioca vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tapioca and ice cream

  • Ice cream is richer than tapioca in vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for ice cream is 29% higher.
  • Tapioca contains 4 times more vitamin D than ice cream. Tapioca contains 34IU of vitamin D, while ice cream contains 8IU.
  • Tapioca contains less saturated fat.
  • Ice cream has a lower glycemic index than tapioca.

Food types used in this article are Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.6%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.3%
~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% 16% 0% 14% 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 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +56%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%

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
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +23%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.5%
Contains more FatsFats +558.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.7%
~equal in Other ~0.9g

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +556.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +641%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tapioca Ice cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.991g 6.79g 26%
Fats 1.67g 11g 14%
Cholesterol 6mg 44mg 13%
Vitamin A 47µg 118µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.143mg 0.24mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.39µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.277mg 0.581mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.452g 2.969g 6%
Choline 26mg 5%
Calories 105kcal 207kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.2µg 4%
Phosphorus 82mg 105mg 3%
Vitamin D 34IU 8IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.061g 0.452g 3%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.69mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.7g 3%
Calcium 105mg 128mg 2%
Sodium 121mg 80mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Potassium 133mg 199mg 2%
Copper 0.012mg 0.023mg 1%
Protein 2.88g 3.5g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.041mg 1%
Carbs 19.56g 23.6g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.048mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 19.56g 22.9g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 14mg 0%
Iron 0.06mg 0.09mg 0%
Sugar 21.22g N/A
Selenium 2µg 1.8µg 0%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.008mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.075mg 0.116mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Folate 4µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.13mg 0.146mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.282mg 0.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.228mg 0.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.073mg 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.078mg 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tapioca Ice cream
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
10%
Tapioca
18%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Tapioca
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.799g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.