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Chewing gum vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chewing gum and Pectin

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, and Fiber in Pectin is higher than in Chewing gum.
  • Pectin covers your daily need of Copper 47% more than Chewing gum.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chewing gum is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chewing gum 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.
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
2
:
8
Pectin
Pectin
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Chewing gum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Pectin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
3
:
7
Pectin
Pectin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Chewing gum
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
2
:
2
Pectin
Pectin
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +234.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Carbs - 90.4
Chewing gum
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 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 Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +234.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Carbs - 90.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
3
:
0
Pectin
Pectin
Contains less Saturated Fat -16%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +690%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.2%
Chewing gum
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.137 g
Pectin
33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +690%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chewing gum Pectin Opinion
Net carbs 94.3g 81.8g Chewing gum
Protein 0g 0.3g Pectin
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Carbs 96.7g 90.4g Chewing gum
Calories 360kcal 325kcal Chewing gum
Sugar 66.08g Pectin
Fiber 2.4g 8.6g Pectin
Calcium 0mg 7mg Pectin
Iron 0mg 2.71mg Pectin
Magnesium 0mg 1mg Pectin
Phosphorus 0mg 2mg Pectin
Potassium 2mg 7mg Pectin
Sodium 1mg 200mg Chewing gum
Zinc 0mg 0.47mg Pectin
Copper 0mg 0.42mg Pectin
Manganese 0mg 0.07mg Pectin
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Chewing gum
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pectin
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.008mg Pectin
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.06mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.005mg Pectin
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.11mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.01mg Pectin
Folate 0µg 1µg Pectin
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.05g Chewing gum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.079g 0.01g Chewing gum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.137g 0.09g Chewing gum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chewing gum Pectin
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Chewing gum
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Chewing gum
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $1)
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?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.