Tapioca vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Tapioca and Starburst
- Tapioca is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Starburst is higher in Vitamin C.
- Starburst covers your daily Vitamin C needs 64% more than Tapioca.
- The amount of Sodium in Starburst is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +6550% |
| Contains more IronIron | +500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1540% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +15900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +7050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +691.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +8285.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +602.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +781.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +193.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +391.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +322.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -87.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 105kcal | 408kcal |
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| Protein | 2.88g | 0.41g |
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| Fats | 1.67g | 8.21g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 58.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 19.56g | 82.57g |
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| Carbs | 19.56g | 82.57g |
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| Cholesterol | 6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 105mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 133mg | 2mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.01mg |
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| Sugar | 58.12g |
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| Copper | 0.012mg | 0.012mg | |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 82mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 121mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 160IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 47µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 2µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.143mg | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.075mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.277mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.141g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.991g | 7.778g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.452g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.061g | 0g |
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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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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tapioca is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.787g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tapioca is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tapioca is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)