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Tapioca vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tapioca and milk

  • Tapioca contains less vitamin B12 than milk.
  • Milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milk is 31, while the glycemic index of tapioca is 78.

The food types used in this comparison are Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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%
Milk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg

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%
Milk
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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 0% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +88%
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
Milk
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3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +72.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +292%
Contains more OtherOther +17.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17%
Contains more WaterWater +19.9%

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
Milk
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67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tapioca Milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.47µg 9%
Carbs 19.56g 4.99g 5%
Calories 105kcal 42kcal 3%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.143mg 0.185mg 3%
Sodium 121mg 44mg 3%
Phosphorus 82mg 95mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.991g 0.633g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.277mg 0.361mg 2%
Vitamin D 34IU 48IU 2%
Calcium 105mg 125mg 2%
Selenium 2µg 3.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 1.2µg 2%
Protein 2.88g 3.37g 1%
Vitamin A 47µg 58µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.02mg 1%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.42mg 1%
Potassium 133mg 150mg 1%
Fats 1.67g 0.97g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 19.56g 4.99g N/A
Cholesterol 6mg 5mg 0%
Magnesium 12mg 11mg 0%
Iron 0.06mg 0.03mg 0%
Sugar 5.2g N/A
Copper 0.012mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.003mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.075mg 0.093mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.037mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Folate 4µg 5µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.452g 0.277g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.061g 0.035g 0%
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.13mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.174mg 0%
Leucine 0.282mg 0.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.228mg 0.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.073mg 0.088mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0.174mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0.22mg 0%
Histidine 0.078mg 0.101mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tapioca Milk
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
15%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Tapioca
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tapioca
Tapioca is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.358g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.