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Pectin vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pectin and Mounds candy bar

  • Pectin has more Fiber, and Iron, however, Mounds candy bar is richer in Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 103% more.
  • Pectin contains 2 times more Fiber than Mounds candy bar. Pectin contains 8.6g of Fiber, while Mounds candy bar contains 3.7g.
  • Pectin contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar.

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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.
Contains more Iron +29.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +5400%
Contains more Phosphorus +4450%
Contains more Potassium +4485.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.5%
Contains more Zinc +134%
Contains more Manganese +1254.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 79% 40% 39% 29% 19% 30% 134% 124% 36%
Contains more Iron +29.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +5400%
Contains more Phosphorus +4450%
Contains more Potassium +4485.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.5%
Contains more Zinc +134%
Contains more Manganese +1254.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.4

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5440%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Folate +500%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.058
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 2% 13% 14% 6% 15% 21% 5% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5440%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Folate +500%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.058

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +54.3%
Contains more Protein +1433.3%
Contains more Fats +8766.7%
Contains more Other +286.7%
Equal in Water - 9.05
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more Carbs +54.3%
Contains more Protein +1433.3%
Contains more Fats +8766.7%
Contains more Other +286.7%
Equal in Water - 9.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.6%
33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Mounds candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 81.8g 54.89g Pectin
Protein 0.3g 4.6g Mounds candy bar
Fats 0.3g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 90.4g 58.59g Pectin
Calories 325kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 3.7g Pectin
Calcium 7mg 21mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 2.71mg 2.09mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 55mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 2mg 91mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 7mg 321mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 200mg 145mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 0.47mg 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.42mg 0.4mg Pectin
Manganese 0.07mg 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 0µg 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pectin
Vitamin E 0.19mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.049mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.058mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.277mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.245mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Folate 1µg 6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mounds candy bar
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Pectin
Saturated Fat 0.05g 20.58g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.39g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.14g Mounds candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Mounds candy bar
Low Fats diet ok
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
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.19g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/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.