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Pectin vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pectin and Honey?

  • Honey has less Copper, Fiber, and Iron than Pectin.
  • Pectin's daily need coverage for Copper is 43% higher.
  • Pectin has 50 times more Sodium than Honey. Pectin has 200mg of Sodium, while Honey has 4mg.

We used Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Honey 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.
Pectin
Pectin
4
:
6
Honey
Honey
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +545.2%
Contains more Zinc +113.6%
Contains more Copper +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +642.9%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Manganese +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Pectin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +545.2%
Contains more Zinc +113.6%
Contains more Copper +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +642.9%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Manganese +14.3%
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
4
:
7
Honey
Honey
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2320%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +100%
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%
Honey
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% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2320%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
Pectin
3
:
1
Honey
Honey
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Water +96.6%
Equal in Protein - 0.3
Equal in Carbs - 82.4
Pectin
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Water +96.6%
Equal in Protein - 0.3
Equal in Carbs - 82.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Honey Opinion
Net carbs 81.8g 82.2g Honey
Protein 0.3g 0.3g
Fats 0.3g 0g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 82.4g Pectin
Calories 325kcal 304kcal Pectin
Fructose 40.94g Honey
Sugar 82.12g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0.2g Pectin
Calcium 7mg 6mg Pectin
Iron 2.71mg 0.42mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 2mg Honey
Phosphorus 2mg 4mg Honey
Potassium 7mg 52mg Honey
Sodium 200mg 4mg Honey
Zinc 0.47mg 0.22mg Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.036mg Pectin
Manganese 0.07mg 0.08mg Honey
Selenium 0µg 0.8µg Honey
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pectin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Honey
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0mg Pectin
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.038mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.121mg Honey
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.068mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.024mg Honey
Folate 1µg 2µg Honey
Tryptophan 0.004mg Honey
Threonine 0.004mg Honey
Isoleucine 0.008mg Honey
Leucine 0.01mg Honey
Lysine 0.008mg Honey
Methionine 0.001mg Honey
Phenylalanine 0.011mg Honey
Valine 0.009mg Honey
Histidine 0.001mg Honey
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0g Pectin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0g Pectin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 82.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey 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 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. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/nutrients
  2. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.