Tapioca vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tapioca and icing different?
- Tapioca is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, and vitamin A; however, icing is richer in vitamin B2 and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for icing is 12% higher.
- Tapioca has less saturated fat.
- Icing has a lower glycemic index (51) than tapioca (78).
Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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 | +1100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +291.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +355.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +166.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +403.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +193.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +397.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +871.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +247.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +975.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12934.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.061g | 7.951g | 53% |
| Fats | 1.67g | 16.23g | 22% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 418kcal | 16% |
| Carbs | 19.56g | 67.89g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.143mg | 0.302mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.452g | 4.86g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 3mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.53mg | 10% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.991g | 2.974g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 82mg | 18mg | 9% |
| Protein | 2.88g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.277mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 184mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 34mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.075mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.012mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.56g | 67.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.1g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.078mg | 0% |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tapioca contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tapioca is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.983g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tapioca is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.