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Almond joy vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Almond joy and Pectin

  • Almond joy has more Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Pectin is higher in Iron, and Fiber.
  • Almond joy covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 88% more than Pectin.
  • Pectin contains 526 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Almond joy. Almond joy contains 5.26g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Pectin contains 0.01g.
  • Pectin has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 19% 22% 48% 0% 0% 48% 19% 0% 0%
Pectin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 2.1% 0.62% 102% 140% 13% 0.86% 26% 9.1% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +814.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3528.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29%
Contains more IronIron +113.4%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 2.5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Pectin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.18% 0% 0% 2% 14% 0.09% 6.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1300%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 27% 60% 8%
Protein: 4.13 g
Fats: 26.93 g
Carbs: 59.51 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1.23 g
Pectin
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90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1276.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8876.7%
Contains more OtherOther +310%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.9%
~equal in Water ~8.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 22% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.18 g
Pectin
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33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +52500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1211.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond joy Pectin Opinion
Calories 479kcal 325kcal Almond joy
Protein 4.13g 0.3g Almond joy
Fats 26.93g 0.3g Almond joy
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Almond joy
Net carbs 54.51g 81.8g Pectin
Carbs 59.51g 90.4g Pectin
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg Pectin
Calcium 64mg 7mg Almond joy
Potassium 254mg 7mg Almond joy
Iron 1.27mg 2.71mg Pectin
Sugar 48.34g Pectin
Fiber 5g 8.6g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg Pectin
Zinc 0.47mg Pectin
Phosphorus 112mg 2mg Almond joy
Sodium 142mg 200mg Almond joy
Vitamin A 42IU 3IU Almond joy
Manganese 0.07mg Pectin
Vitamin B1 0.008mg Pectin
Vitamin B2 0.06mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.005mg Pectin
Vitamin B5 0.11mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.01mg Pectin
Folate 1µg Pectin
Saturated Fat 17.59g 0.05g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.26g 0.01g Almond joy
Polyunsaturated fat 1.18g 0.09g Almond joy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond joy Pectin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Almond joy
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Almond joy
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.54g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pectin
Pectin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pectin
Pectin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond joy
Almond joy contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
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. Almond joy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167562/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.