Are pearls high in calories? Separating the gemstone from the treat
                                
                                
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                                A single cup of dry tapioca pearls can contain over 500 calories, a striking contrast to the actual gemstones, which are non-nutritive. So, are pearls high in calories? The answer depends entirely on which 'pearls' you're talking about, highlighting a crucial difference between a natural mineral and a carbohydrate-rich food item.