Tapioca vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tapioca and sugar substitute different?
- Tapioca has more phosphorus and vitamin B2; however, sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
- Sugar substitute covers your daily need for calcium, 77% more than tapioca.
- Tapioca has 10 times more phosphorus than sugar substitute. Tapioca has 82mg of phosphorus, while sugar substitute has 8mg.
- Tapioca contains less sodium.
- Tapioca has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tapioca is 78, while the glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40.
Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types were 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 | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +241% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +775% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +925% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +737.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +166.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +214.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +853.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +246.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.88 g
Fats:
1.67 g
Carbs:
19.56 g
Water:
75.01 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +720.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +333.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +358% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 105mg | 879mg | 77% |
| Carbs | 19.56g | 84.77g | 22% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 572mg | 20% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 347kcal | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 82mg | 8mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.143mg | 0.015mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.991g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Selenium | 2µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.277mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.67g | 0g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.88g | 2.06g | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.452g | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.012mg | 0.007mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 19.56g | 84.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.03g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.061g | 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 - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tapioca contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tapioca is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.991g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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.