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Caramel vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Caramel and Pectin

  • Caramel has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, however, Pectin has more Copper, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Pectin is 45% higher.
  • Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1871.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2957.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +1835.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +536.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.47mg

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.
Caramel
12
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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2860%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +1433.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2600%
Contains more OtherOther +500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.4%
~equal in Water ~8.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 +15320%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3764.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel 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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Pectin Opinion
Calories 382kcal 325kcal Caramel
Protein 4.6g 0.3g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 0.3g Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Net carbs 77g 81.8g Pectin
Carbs 77g 90.4g Pectin
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Pectin
Magnesium 17mg 1mg Caramel
Calcium 138mg 7mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 7mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 2.71mg Pectin
Sugar 65.5g Pectin
Fiber 0g 8.6g Pectin
Copper 0.018mg 0.42mg Pectin
Zinc 0.44mg 0.47mg Pectin
Phosphorus 114mg 2mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 200mg Pectin
Vitamin A 42IU 3IU Caramel
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.07mg Pectin
Selenium 1.8µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.008mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.06mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.005mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.11mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.01mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Folate 4µg 1µg Caramel
Choline 8mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.05g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.01g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.09g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Pectin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Caramel
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pectin
Pectin contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.426g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.