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Fudge vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fudge and Pectin

  • Fudge is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc, while Pectin is higher in Fiber, Iron, and Copper.
  • Fudge covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 32% more than Pectin.
  • Fudge has 36 times more Magnesium than Pectin. Fudge has 36mg of Magnesium, while Pectin has 1mg.
  • Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Fudge
8
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2
Pectin
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Magnesium +3500%
Contains more Phosphorus +3450%
Contains more Potassium +1814.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Zinc +136.2%
Contains more Manganese +502.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains more Copper +27.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Magnesium +3500%
Contains more Phosphorus +3450%
Contains more Potassium +1814.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Zinc +136.2%
Contains more Manganese +502.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains more Copper +27.7%

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.
Fudge
11
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0
Pectin
Contains more Vitamin A +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3420%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 4%
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 A +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3420%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
4
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1
Pectin
Contains more Protein +696.7%
Contains more Fats +3370%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Other +216.7%
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 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 +696.7%
Contains more Fats +3370%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Other +216.7%
Contains more Carbs +18.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
2
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1
Pectin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29330%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29330%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Pectin Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 81.8g Pectin
Protein 2.39g 0.3g Fudge
Fats 10.41g 0.3g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 90.4g Pectin
Calories 411kcal 325kcal Fudge
Sugar 73.12g Pectin
Fiber 1.7g 8.6g Pectin
Calcium 49mg 7mg Fudge
Iron 1.77mg 2.71mg Pectin
Magnesium 36mg 1mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 2mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg 7mg Fudge
Sodium 45mg 200mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 0.47mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.42mg Pectin
Manganese 0.422mg 0.07mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 3IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.008mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.06mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.005mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.11mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.01mg Fudge
Folate 4µg 1µg Fudge
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg Fudge
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Pectin
Trans Fat 0.165g Pectin
Saturated Fat 6.448g 0.05g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 0.01g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.09g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge 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
6%
Fudge
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.398g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.