Brown sugar vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between brown sugar and pectin
- Brown sugar has more calcium; however, pectin has more copper, fiber, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for copper for pectin is 41% higher.
- Pectin has 19 times less potassium than brown sugar. Brown sugar has 133mg of potassium, while pectin has 7mg.
- Brown sugar is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Sugars, brown 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1085.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +281.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +793.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1466.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +310% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
Protein:
0.3 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
90.4 g
Water:
8.7 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +549.3% |
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Carbs
~90.4g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.42mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 0g | 8.6g | 34% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 2.71mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 7mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 200mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.47mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 7mg | 4% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 325kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 98.09g | 90.4g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.09g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.008mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 81.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 97.02g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.01g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar 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 ($)
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.