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Caramello vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between caramello and pectin

  • Caramello has more phosphorus, calcium, potassium, and monounsaturated fat; however, pectin is higher in fiber and iron.
  • Caramello covers your daily saturated fat needs 63% more than pectin.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, CARAMELLO 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% 64% 30% 41% 0% 0% 64% 16% 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 +2942.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4771.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39%
Contains more IronIron +148.6%
~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 5.7% 0% 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% 0% 0% 2% 14% 0.09% 6.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
6% 21% 64% 7% 2%
Protein: 6.19 g
Fats: 21.19 g
Carbs: 63.81 g
Water: 6.79 g
Other: 2.02 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 ProteinProtein +1963.3%
Contains more FatsFats +6963.3%
Contains more OtherOther +573.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.7%
Contains more WaterWater +28.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.63 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 +52800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +600%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramello 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 Caramello Pectin DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.72g 0.05g 58%
Copper 0.42mg 47%
Fats 21.19g 0.3g 32%
Fiber 1.2g 8.6g 30%
Phosphorus 150mg 2mg 21%
Calcium 213mg 7mg 21%
Iron 1.09mg 2.71mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 5.29g 0.01g 13%
Protein 6.19g 0.3g 12%
Potassium 341mg 7mg 10%
Carbs 63.81g 90.4g 9%
Cholesterol 27mg 0mg 9%
Calories 462kcal 325kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 5%
Zinc 0.47mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g 0.09g 4%
Sodium 122mg 200mg 3%
Manganese 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 1%
Net carbs 62.61g 81.8g N/A
Magnesium 1mg 0%
Sugar 56.92g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramello 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%
Caramello
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Caramello
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.67g)
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?
Caramello
Caramello contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
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. Caramello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167975/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.