Corn syrup vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Corn syrup and Pectin different?
- Corn syrup is higher in Selenium, however, Pectin is richer in Copper, Fiber, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Pectin is 41% higher.
Syrups, corn, dark and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +157.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +528.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +450% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +632.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +692.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1075% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +378.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
77.59 g
Water:
22.01 g
Other:
0.4 g
Protein:
0.3 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
90.4 g
Water:
8.7 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +153% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 286kcal | 325kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.3g |
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| Fats | 0g | 0.3g |
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| Net carbs | 77.59g | 81.8g |
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| Carbs | 77.59g | 90.4g |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 44mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 0.37mg | 2.71mg |
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| Sugar | 77.59g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 8.6g |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.42mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 2mg |
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| Sodium | 155mg | 200mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3IU |
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| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.07mg |
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| Selenium | 2.9µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.008mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.009mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.02mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.023mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.01mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 13.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.09g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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.