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Gumdrop vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gumdrop and Pectin?

  • Gumdrop has less Copper, Fiber, and Iron than Pectin.
  • Pectin's daily need coverage for Copper is 45% higher.

We used Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix types in this comparison.

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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.
Gumdrop
Gumdrop
2
:
7
Pectin
Pectin
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +577.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +3400%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Equal in Magnesium - 1
Gumdrop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 1% 1% 1% 6% 0% 4% 2% 5%
Pectin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +577.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +3400%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Equal in Magnesium - 1

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.
Gumdrop
Gumdrop
4
:
6
Pectin
Pectin
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Gumdrop
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% 2% 3% 1% 1% 2% 0% 0% 0%
Pectin
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 B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gumdrop
Gumdrop
1
:
4
Pectin
Pectin
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +770%
Contains more Other +200%
Equal in Carbs - 90.4
Gumdrop
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.9 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Pectin
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 +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +770%
Contains more Other +200%
Equal in Carbs - 90.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gumdrop Pectin Opinion
Net carbs 98.8g 81.8g Gumdrop
Protein 0g 0.3g Pectin
Fats 0g 0.3g Pectin
Carbs 98.9g 90.4g Gumdrop
Calories 396kcal 325kcal Gumdrop
Sugar 58.97g Pectin
Fiber 0.1g 8.6g Pectin
Calcium 3mg 7mg Pectin
Iron 0.4mg 2.71mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 1mg
Phosphorus 1mg 2mg Pectin
Potassium 5mg 7mg Pectin
Sodium 44mg 200mg Gumdrop
Zinc 0mg 0.47mg Pectin
Copper 0.012mg 0.42mg Pectin
Manganese 0.01mg 0.07mg Pectin
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg Gumdrop
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pectin
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.008mg Pectin
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.06mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.01mg 0.005mg Gumdrop
Vitamin B5 0.012mg 0.11mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.01mg Pectin
Folate 0µg 1µg Pectin
Saturated Fat 0g 0.05g Gumdrop
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.01g Pectin
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.09g Pectin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gumdrop 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%
Gumdrop
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Gumdrop
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pectin
Pectin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Gumdrop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167989/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.