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Tapioca vs. Milky way — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tapioca and milky way

  • Milky way is richer than tapioca in copper, manganese, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for milky way is 55% higher.
  • Tapioca contains less saturated fat.
  • Milky way has a lower glycemic index than tapioca.

Food types used in this article are Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar.

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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 14% 35% 11% 18% 49% 19% 29% 22% 19% 11%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +716.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1125%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2000%
~equal in Calcium ~115mg
~equal in Potassium ~124mg
~equal in Selenium ~2µg

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 2.3% 10% 18% 6% 12% 24% 2.9% 9.3% 3.2% 23% 9% 3% 9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.7mg
~equal in Folate ~4µg

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% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more WaterWater +1090.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.2%
Contains more FatsFats +931.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +263.9%
Contains more OtherOther +46.6%

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
83% 15% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.016 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.26 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +393.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +326.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tapioca Milky way DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.991g 12.016g 50%
Fats 1.67g 17.23g 24%
Calories 105kcal 456kcal 18%
Carbs 19.56g 71.17g 17%
Copper 0.012mg 0.147mg 15%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.147mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.89mg 6%
Iron 0.06mg 0.49mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.452g 2.23g 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.69mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.4µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.143mg 0.103mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.18µg 3%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 3%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Protein 2.88g 4.01g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.277mg 0.155mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin A 47µg 31µg 2%
Phosphorus 82mg 67mg 2%
Sodium 121mg 167mg 2%
Vitamin D 34IU 16IU 2%
Magnesium 12mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.014mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.061g 0.26g 1%
Cholesterol 6mg 9mg 1%
Calcium 105mg 115mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.046mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 19.56g 70.17g N/A
Potassium 133mg 124mg 0%
Sugar 59.69g N/A
Selenium 2µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.075mg 0.154mg 0%
Folate 4µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.206g N/A
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tapioca Milky way
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
10%
Milky way
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Tapioca
23%
Milky way

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tapioca
Tapioca contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/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.