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Brown sugar vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brown sugar and Pectin

  • Brown sugar has more Calcium, however, Pectin has more Copper, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Pectin is 41% higher.
  • Pectin has 19 times less Potassium than Brown sugar. Brown sugar has 133mg of Potassium, while Pectin has 7mg.
  • Brown sugar is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, brown and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix.

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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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
6
:
4
Pectin
Pectin
Contains more Calcium +1085.7%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +1800%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +281.7%
Contains more Zinc +1466.7%
Contains more Copper +793.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.07
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Pectin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1085.7%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +1800%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +281.7%
Contains more Zinc +1466.7%
Contains more Copper +793.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.07

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
6
:
3
Pectin
Pectin
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 1
Brown sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Pectin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 14% 1% 7% 3% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
2
:
3
Pectin
Pectin
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +549.3%
Equal in Carbs - 90.4
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Pectin
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +549.3%
Equal in Carbs - 90.4

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brown sugar Pectin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Pectin Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 81.8g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 0.3g Pectin
Fats 0g 0.3g Pectin
Carbs 98.09g 90.4g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 325kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g Pectin
Fiber 0g 8.6g Pectin
Calcium 83mg 7mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 2.71mg Pectin
Magnesium 9mg 1mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 4mg 2mg Brown sugar
Potassium 133mg 7mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 200mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.47mg Pectin
Copper 0.047mg 0.42mg Pectin
Manganese 0.064mg 0.07mg Pectin
Selenium 1.2µg 0µg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pectin
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.008mg Pectin
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.06mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.005mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.01mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 1µg
Saturated Fat 0g 0.05g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.01g Pectin
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.09g Pectin

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Pectin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
2%
Brown sugar
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients
  2. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.