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Is tapioca more of a carbo or fibre?
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Carb: Tapioca is a starch derived from the cassava plant. It has very little fiber.
Answered 4/21/2013
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Tapioca is mainly: Carb; 1 cup has 544 cal, 1 g fiber; also contains folic acid, iron, calcium, omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids; it's low in saturated fat, cholesterol, & sodium.
Answered 4/24/2013
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