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Pectin vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pectin and Icing

  • Pectin is richer in Copper, Fiber, and Iron, while Icing is higher in Vitamin B2, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Pectin covers your daily Copper needs 47% more than Icing.
  • Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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
5
:
4
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +1593.8%
Contains more Zinc +571.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains more Potassium +385.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 1
Equal in Sodium - 184
Pectin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +1593.8%
Contains more Zinc +571.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains more Potassium +385.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 1
Equal in Sodium - 184

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
3
:
7
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4300%
Contains more Folate +700%
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4300%
Contains more Folate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
Pectin
2
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +33.2%
Contains more Fats +5310%
Contains more Water +73.2%
Contains more Other +170%
Pectin
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +33.2%
Contains more Fats +5310%
Contains more Water +73.2%
Contains more Other +170%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
Pectin
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8734.4%
Pectin
33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8734.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Icing Opinion
Net carbs 81.8g 67.89g Pectin
Protein 0.3g 0g Pectin
Fats 0.3g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 90.4g 67.89g Pectin
Calories 325kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0g Pectin
Calcium 7mg 3mg Pectin
Iron 2.71mg 0.16mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 1mg
Phosphorus 2mg 18mg Icing
Potassium 7mg 34mg Icing
Sodium 200mg 184mg Icing
Zinc 0.47mg 0.07mg Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0mg Pectin
Manganese 0.07mg 0mg Pectin
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Icing
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pectin
Vitamin E 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.01mg Icing
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.055mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0mg Pectin
Folate 1µg 8µg Icing
Vitamin K 13µg Icing
Saturated Fat 0.05g 2.974g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 7.951g Icing

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.924g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pectin
Pectin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing
Icing 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.