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Tapioca vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tapioca and Sorghum syrup

  • Tapioca is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, yet Sorghum syrup is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Sorghum syrup is 66% higher.

Food types used in this article are Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and Syrups, sorghum.

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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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +651.9%
Contains more IronIron +6233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +983.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21757.1%

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% 9.6% 0% 27% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1930.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.155mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +230.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +282.9%
Contains more OtherOther +172.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tapioca Sorghum syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sorghum syrup Opinion
Calories 105kcal 290kcal Sorghum syrup
Protein 2.88g 0g Tapioca
Fats 1.67g 0g Tapioca
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Tapioca
Net carbs 19.56g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 19.56g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Tapioca
Magnesium 12mg 100mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 105mg 150mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 133mg 1000mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 0.06mg 3.8mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 74.9g Tapioca
Copper 0.012mg 0.13mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 0.35mg 0.41mg Sorghum syrup
Phosphorus 82mg 56mg Tapioca
Sodium 121mg 8mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin A 160IU 0IU Tapioca
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg Tapioca
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg Tapioca
Manganese 0.007mg 1.53mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 2µg 1.7µg Tapioca
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.143mg 0.155mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.075mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B5 0.277mg 0.804mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.67mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Tapioca
Folate 4µg 0µg Tapioca
Choline 13.3mg Sorghum syrup
Saturated Fat 0.991g 0g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.452g 0g Tapioca
Polyunsaturated fat 0.061g 0g Tapioca
Tryptophan 0.041mg Tapioca
Threonine 0.13mg Tapioca
Isoleucine 0.173mg Tapioca
Leucine 0.282mg Tapioca
Lysine 0.228mg Tapioca
Methionine 0.073mg Tapioca
Phenylalanine 0.139mg Tapioca
Valine 0.192mg Tapioca
Histidine 0.078mg Tapioca

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tapioca Sorghum syrup
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
11%
Tapioca
21%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Tapioca
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.991g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup 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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.