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Carob vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Carob and Pectin

  • Carob is higher in Calcium, Zinc, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12, however, Pectin is richer in Copper, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Carob's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 145% higher.
  • Pectin has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, carob, unsweetened 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.
Carob
Carob
8
:
2
Pectin
Pectin
Contains more Calcium +4228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +3500%
Contains more Phosphorus +6200%
Contains more Potassium +8942.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.5%
Contains more Zinc +651.1%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +110.1%
Contains more Copper +129.5%
Carob
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
Pectin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Contains more Calcium +4228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +3500%
Contains more Phosphorus +6200%
Contains more Potassium +8942.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.5%
Contains more Zinc +651.1%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +110.1%
Contains more Copper +129.5%

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.
Carob
Carob
12
:
0
Pectin
Pectin
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1200%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Carob
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 32% 0% 2% 25% 42% 20% 45% 30% 16% 35% 20%
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 A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1200%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carob
Carob
3
:
2
Pectin
Pectin
Contains more Protein +2616.7%
Contains more Fats +10353.3%
Contains more Other +786.7%
Contains more Carbs +60.6%
Contains more Water +464.9%
Carob
8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 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 +2616.7%
Contains more Fats +10353.3%
Contains more Other +786.7%
Contains more Carbs +60.6%
Contains more Water +464.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carob
Carob
2
:
1
Pectin
Pectin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4730%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Carob
97%
Saturated Fat: 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.295 g
Pectin
33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4730%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carob Pectin Opinion
Net carbs 52.49g 81.8g Pectin
Protein 8.15g 0.3g Carob
Fats 31.36g 0.3g Carob
Carbs 56.29g 90.4g Pectin
Calories 540kcal 325kcal Carob
Sugar 34.11g Pectin
Fiber 3.8g 8.6g Pectin
Calcium 303mg 7mg Carob
Iron 1.29mg 2.71mg Pectin
Magnesium 36mg 1mg Carob
Phosphorus 126mg 2mg Carob
Potassium 633mg 7mg Carob
Sodium 107mg 200mg Carob
Zinc 3.53mg 0.47mg Carob
Copper 0.183mg 0.42mg Pectin
Manganese 0.14mg 0.07mg Carob
Selenium 5.2µg 0µg Carob
Vitamin A 10IU 3IU Carob
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Carob
Vitamin E 1.57mg Carob
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Carob
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.008mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0.178mg 0.06mg Carob
Vitamin B3 1.04mg 0.005mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.11mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.01mg Carob
Folate 21µg 1µg Carob
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Carob
Vitamin K 7.7µg Carob
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Pectin
Saturated Fat 29.018g 0.05g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.483g 0.01g Carob
Polyunsaturated fat 0.295g 0.09g Carob

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Carob 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
22%
Carob
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carob
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.11g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 28.968g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/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.