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Pectin vs. Chewing gum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pectin and Chewing gum

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, and Fiber in Pectin is higher than in Chewing gum.
  • Pectin covers your daily need of Copper 47% more than Chewing gum.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chewing gum is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Chewing gum.

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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.
Pectin
Pectin
8
:
2
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Pectin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Chewing gum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Pectin
Pectin
7
:
3
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Chewing gum
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
Pectin
2
:
2
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +234.6%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Carbs - 96.7
Pectin
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Chewing gum
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +234.6%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Carbs - 96.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
Pectin
0
:
3
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
Contains less Saturated Fat -16%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +690%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.2%
Pectin
33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Chewing gum
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +690%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Chewing gum Opinion
Net carbs 81.8g 94.3g Chewing gum
Protein 0.3g 0g Pectin
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Carbs 90.4g 96.7g Chewing gum
Calories 325kcal 360kcal Chewing gum
Sugar 66.08g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 2.4g Pectin
Calcium 7mg 0mg Pectin
Iron 2.71mg 0mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 0mg Pectin
Phosphorus 2mg 0mg Pectin
Potassium 7mg 2mg Pectin
Sodium 200mg 1mg Chewing gum
Zinc 0.47mg 0mg Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0mg Pectin
Manganese 0.07mg 0mg Pectin
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Chewing gum
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pectin
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0mg Pectin
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0mg Pectin
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0mg Pectin
Folate 1µg 0µg Pectin
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.042g Chewing gum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.079g Chewing gum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.137g Chewing gum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Chewing gum
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Pectin
0%
Chewing gum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
0%
Chewing gum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pectin
Pectin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pectin
Pectin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/nutrients
  2. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.