Tapioca vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Tapioca and Pectin different?
- Tapioca is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A, however, Pectin is richer in Copper, Fiber, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Pectin is 45% higher.
- Pectin has less Saturated Fat.
Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix 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 | +1400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +4000% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4416.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +900% |
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 | +5233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +138.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +151.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +860% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +456.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +762.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +193.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +362.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4420% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 105kcal | 325kcal |
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| Protein | 2.88g | 0.3g |
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| Fats | 1.67g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 19.56g | 81.8g |
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| Carbs | 19.56g | 90.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 34IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 105mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 133mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 2.71mg |
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| Fiber | 0g | 8.6g |
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| Copper | 0.012mg | 0.42mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 82mg | 2mg |
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| Sodium | 121mg | 200mg |
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| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A | 47µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.9µg |
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| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.07mg |
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| Selenium | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.008mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.143mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.075mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.277mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 1µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.991g | 0.05g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.452g | 0.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.061g | 0.09g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.13mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.173mg |
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| Leucine | 0.282mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.073mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.139mg |
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| Valine | 0.192mg |
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| Histidine | 0.078mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
11%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tapioca contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tapioca is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.941g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.