Tapioca vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tapioca and sugar
- Tapioca is richer than sugar in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin D, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for tapioca is 12% higher.
- Sugar contains less saturated fat.
- Sugar has a lower glycemic index than tapioca.
Food types used in this article are Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and Sugars, granulated.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +6550% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +652.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +374950% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +411.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 19.56g | 99.98g | 27% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 387kcal | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 82mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.143mg | 0.019mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.277mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Protein | 2.88g | 0g | 6% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.991g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.67g | 0g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.012mg | 0.007mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.452g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.56g | 99.98g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 99.8g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.075mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.061g | 0g | 0% |
| 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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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tapioca is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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?
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.991g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)