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Sugar substitute vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar substitute and Pectin different?

  • Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium, however, Pectin is richer in Copper, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Sugar substitute is 87% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 3 times more Sodium than Pectin. While Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, Pectin contains only 200mg.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +12457.1%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +457.1%
Contains more Iron +1593.8%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Zinc +1075%
Contains more Copper +5900%
Contains more Manganese +218.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Contains more Calcium +12457.1%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +457.1%
Contains more Iron +1593.8%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Zinc +1075%
Contains more Copper +5900%
Contains more Manganese +218.2%

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.
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Pectin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.5%
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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 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 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 14% 1% 7% 3% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +586.7%
Contains more Other +1243.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 90.4
Equal in Water - 8.7
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +586.7%
Contains more Other +1243.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 90.4
Equal in Water - 8.7

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Pectin Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 81.8g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 0.3g Sugar substitute
Fats 0g 0.3g Pectin
Carbs 84.77g 90.4g Pectin
Calories 347kcal 325kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g Pectin
Fiber 0.6g 8.6g Pectin
Calcium 879mg 7mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 2.71mg Pectin
Magnesium 6mg 1mg Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 2mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 7mg Sugar substitute
Sodium 572mg 200mg Pectin
Zinc 0.04mg 0.47mg Pectin
Copper 0.007mg 0.42mg Pectin
Manganese 0.022mg 0.07mg Pectin
Vitamin A 3IU Pectin
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.008mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.06mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.005mg Pectin
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.11mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.01mg Sugar substitute
Folate 1µg Pectin
Saturated Fat 0.05g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Pectin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Pectin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Pectin
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
1%
Sugar substitute
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pectin
Pectin contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pectin
Pectin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/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.