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Nougat vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nougat and Pectin?

  • Nougat is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, yet Pectin is richer in Copper, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Pectin's daily need coverage for Copper is 32% higher.
  • Nougat has 33 times more Saturated Fat than Pectin. Nougat has 1.667g of Saturated Fat, while Pectin has 0.05g.

We used Candies, nougat, with almonds and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix types in this comparison.

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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.
Nougat
7
:
3
Pectin
Contains more Calcium +357.1%
Contains more Magnesium +3100%
Contains more Phosphorus +2650%
Contains more Potassium +1400%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Manganese +334.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +359.3%
Contains more Zinc +11.9%
Contains more Copper +213.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Contains more Calcium +357.1%
Contains more Magnesium +3100%
Contains more Phosphorus +2650%
Contains more Potassium +1400%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Manganese +334.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +359.3%
Contains more Zinc +11.9%
Contains more Copper +213.4%

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.
Nougat
10
:
2
Pectin
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9460%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9460%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
4
:
1
Pectin
Contains more Protein +1010%
Contains more Fats +456.7%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Contains more Water +304.7%
Equal in Carbs - 90.4
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +1010%
Contains more Fats +456.7%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Contains more Water +304.7%
Equal in Carbs - 90.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
0
:
3
Pectin
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Pectin Opinion
Net carbs 89.09g 81.8g Nougat
Protein 3.33g 0.3g Nougat
Fats 1.67g 0.3g Nougat
Carbs 92.39g 90.4g Nougat
Calories 398kcal 325kcal Nougat
Sugar 44.97g Pectin
Fiber 3.3g 8.6g Pectin
Calcium 32mg 7mg Nougat
Iron 0.59mg 2.71mg Pectin
Magnesium 32mg 1mg Nougat
Phosphorus 55mg 2mg Nougat
Potassium 105mg 7mg Nougat
Sodium 33mg 200mg Nougat
Zinc 0.42mg 0.47mg Pectin
Copper 0.134mg 0.42mg Pectin
Manganese 0.304mg 0.07mg Nougat
Selenium 2.6µg 0µg Nougat
Vitamin A 1IU 3IU Pectin
Vitamin E 2.77mg Nougat
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Nougat
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.008mg Nougat
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.06mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 0.005mg Nougat
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.11mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.01mg Nougat
Folate 5µg 1µg Nougat
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Nougat
Saturated Fat 1.667g 0.05g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.01g Pectin
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.09g Pectin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nougat 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
10%
Nougat
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.617g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.