Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Tapioca, pearl, dry's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Low nutrient density 7/100
How many beneficial nutrients Tapioca, pearl, dry delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Tapioca, pearl, dry come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
100% from carbs
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Carbs 100%88.7 g per serving
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Fat 0%0.0 g per serving
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Protein 0%0.2 g per serving
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.7 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 1.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 2.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 5.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 5.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.2 g | |
| Histidine | 3.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 4.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 6.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 6.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 2.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 4.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 4.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 3.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 5.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 5.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 19.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 11.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 4.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 29.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 4.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 5.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 5.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 2.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.0 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 4.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.1 mg | |
| Choline | 1.2 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 20.0 mg | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | |
| Magnesium | 1.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 7.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 11.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 1.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.8 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.1 g | — |
About Tapioca, pearl, dry
Tapioca is a starch extracted from the root of the cassava plant, formed into small dry pearls. Best known today as the chewy 'boba' in bubble tea, tapioca pearls are also the classic base of old-fashioned tapioca pudding and a popular gluten-free thickener. Cooked in liquid, the hard pearls swell into soft, translucent, springy beads.
At about 358 calories per 100 grams of dry pearls, tapioca is almost pure carbohydrate — essentially refined starch — with very little protein, fiber, vitamins or minerals. It is valued not for nutrition but for what it does in the pot: it is naturally gluten-free, neutral in flavor, and prized for its glossy, chewy texture.
Beyond bubble tea and pudding, tapioca starch thickens pie fillings, soups and sauces with a clear, glossy finish, and it is a common ingredient in gluten-free flour blends where it lends stretch and chew. The dry pearls keep almost indefinitely in a sealed container.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tapioca, pearl, dry?
There are 358 calories in 100 g of Tapioca, pearl, dry, or about 544 calories in 1 cup (152 g).
How much protein is in Tapioca, pearl, dry?
Tapioca, pearl, dry contains 0.2 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Tapioca, pearl, dry?
Tapioca, pearl, dry has 88.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Tapioca, pearl, dry?
Tapioca, pearl, dry provides 0.0 g of total fat per 100 g.
