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Butterscotch vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Butterscotch and Pectin

  • Butterscotch is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, while Pectin is higher in Copper, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Pectin covers your daily Copper needs 47% more than Butterscotch.
  • Butterscotch has 85 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Pectin. Butterscotch has 0.845g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Pectin has 0.01g.
  • Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, butterscotch 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% 1.2% 0.26% 0.38% 0.33% 2.5% 0.43% 51% 0.13% 3.3%
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +27000%
Contains more CopperCopper +41900%
Contains more ZincZinc +422.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6900%

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 0% 6% 1.8% 0% 3% 3.7% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 0% 0.75% 0% 0.44%
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 AVitamin A +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 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 FatsFats +1000%
Contains more OtherOther +240%
Contains more ProteinProtein +900%
Contains more WaterWater +65.7%
~equal in Carbs ~90.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 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 +8350%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterscotch Pectin Opinion
Calories 391kcal 325kcal Butterscotch
Protein 0.03g 0.3g Pectin
Fats 3.3g 0.3g Butterscotch
Net carbs 90.4g 81.8g Butterscotch
Carbs 90.4g 90.4g
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Pectin
Magnesium 0mg 1mg Pectin
Calcium 4mg 7mg Pectin
Potassium 3mg 7mg Pectin
Iron 0.01mg 2.71mg Pectin
Sugar 80.46g Pectin
Fiber 0g 8.6g Pectin
Copper 0.001mg 0.42mg Pectin
Zinc 0.09mg 0.47mg Pectin
Phosphorus 1mg 2mg Pectin
Sodium 391mg 200mg Pectin
Vitamin A 100IU 3IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg Butterscotch
Manganese 0.001mg 0.07mg Pectin
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Butterscotch
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.008mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.06mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.005mg Pectin
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.11mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.01mg Pectin
Vitamin K 0.3µg Butterscotch
Folate 0µg 1µg Pectin
Choline 0.8mg Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 2.065g 0.05g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.845g 0.01g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 0.09g Butterscotch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterscotch Pectin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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%
Butterscotch
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pectin
Pectin contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pectin
Pectin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.