Tapioca pearls are small, translucent balls of starch made from the root of the cassava or manioc plant. They can be used in desserts as well as drinks. Being a starch, most of the calories in tapioca pearls come from carbohydrates.
Calories
A 3-tbsp. serving of dry tapioca pearls contains 102 calories, according to CalorieKing, or 5.1 percent of the daily recommended intake when you follow a 2,000-calorie diet. Tapioca pearls are rarely eaten alone, however, so be sure to adjust your total caloric intake accordingly.
Carbohydrates
The carbohydrates in your diet serve to fuel your body with energy. A 3-tbsp. portion of dry tapioca pearls provides you with 25.2 g of this macronutrient. You need 130 g of carbohydrates in your daily diet for optimal energy, according to the Institute of Medicine.
Nutrients
A 3-tbsp. serving of tapioca pearls has 5.7 mg of calcium and 3.1 mg of potassium. The Institute of Medicine recommends 1,000 to 1,300 mg of calcium and 4.7 g of potassium in your daily diet.
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