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Pectin vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pectin and Maple sugar

  • Pectin is richer in Copper, Fiber, and Iron, while Maple sugar is higher in Manganese, Zinc, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily Manganese needs 189% more than Pectin.
  • Maple sugar is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Sugars, maple.

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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
2
:
8
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Iron +68.3%
Contains more Copper +324.2%
Contains more Calcium +1185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +3814.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +1189.4%
Contains more Manganese +6217.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Pectin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Maple sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Iron +68.3%
Contains more Copper +324.2%
Contains more Calcium +1185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +3814.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +1189.4%
Contains more Manganese +6217.1%
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
5
:
5
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +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%
Maple sugar
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% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
Pectin
3
:
2
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Equal in Carbs - 90.9
Equal in Water - 8
Pectin
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Maple sugar
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Equal in Carbs - 90.9
Equal in Water - 8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
Pectin
0
:
3
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains less Saturated Fat -28%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.1%
Pectin
33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Maple sugar
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 81.8g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 0.3g 0.1g Pectin
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 325kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Sugar 84.87g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0g Pectin
Calcium 7mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 2.71mg 1.61mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 19mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 2mg 3mg Maple sugar
Potassium 7mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 200mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 0.47mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.42mg 0.099mg Pectin
Manganese 0.07mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0µg 0.8µg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pectin
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.009mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.013mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.04mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.048mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.003mg Pectin
Folate 1µg 0µg Pectin
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.064g Maple sugar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.1g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.