Tapioca vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tapioca and rice
- Tapioca is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium, yet rice is richer in manganese, iron, folate, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for rice is 20% higher.
- Rice has a lower glycemic index than tapioca.
Food types used in this article are Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +950% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +280% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +475% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6642.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +275% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +443.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1868% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +181.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +496.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44% |
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Protein
~2.69g
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Water
~68.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +413.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.472mg | 20% |
| Folate | 4µg | 58µg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 1.2mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.163mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.143mg | 0.013mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 7.5µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 10mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.075mg | 1.476mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 82mg | 43mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.012mg | 0.069mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.991g | 0.077g | 4% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 19.56g | 28.17g | 3% |
| Fats | 1.67g | 0.28g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.277mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.452g | 0.088g | 1% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 130kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.88g | 2.69g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 19.56g | 27.77g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.061g | 0.076g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.13mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.173mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.282mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.073mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.139mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.192mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.078mg | 0.063mg | 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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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tapioca is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.914g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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