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Dove milk chocolate vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dove milk chocolate and Pectin

  • Dove milk chocolate has more Calcium, however, Pectin has more Fiber, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Dove milk chocolate is 96% higher.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk Chocolate 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% 48% 0% 42% 0% 0% 0% 8.2% 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 +2185.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.5%
Contains more IronIron +144.1%
~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 2.7% 18% 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% 0.18% 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 +9633.3%
~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% 32% 60%
Protein: 5.94 g
Fats: 31.72 g
Carbs: 59.78 g
Water: 1.61 g
Other: 0.95 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 +1880%
Contains more FatsFats +10473.3%
Contains more OtherOther +216.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.2%
Contains more WaterWater +440.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dove milk chocolate Pectin Opinion
Calories 546kcal 325kcal Dove milk chocolate
Protein 5.94g 0.3g Dove milk chocolate
Fats 31.72g 0.3g Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Dove milk chocolate
Net carbs 57.38g 81.8g Pectin
Carbs 59.78g 90.4g Pectin
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg Pectin
Calcium 160mg 7mg Dove milk chocolate
Potassium 7mg Pectin
Iron 1.11mg 2.71mg Pectin
Sugar 55.45g Pectin
Fiber 2.4g 8.6g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg Pectin
Zinc 0.47mg Pectin
Phosphorus 2mg Pectin
Sodium 63mg 200mg Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin A 292IU 3IU Dove milk chocolate
Manganese 0.07mg Pectin
Vitamin B1 0.008mg Pectin
Vitamin B2 0.06mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.005mg Pectin
Vitamin B5 0.11mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.01mg Pectin
Folate 1µg Pectin
Trans Fat 0.246g Pectin
Saturated Fat 19.24g 0.05g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Pectin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Pectin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dove milk chocolate 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
2%
Dove milk chocolate
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Dove milk chocolate
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
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. Dove milk chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168804/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.