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Icing vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Icing and Pectin

  • Icing is richer in Vitamin B2, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Pectin is higher in Copper, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Pectin covers your daily Copper needs 47% more than Icing.
  • Icing has 486 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Pectin. Icing has 4.86g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Pectin has 0.01g.
  • Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Icing
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Pectin
5
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 PotassiumPotassium +385.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +1593.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +571.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~1mg
~equal in Sodium ~200mg

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.
Icing
7
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% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Pectin
3
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +403.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
3
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Pectin
2
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +5310%
Contains more WaterWater +73.2%
Contains more OtherOther +170%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
2
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Pectin
1
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 +48500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8734.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Pectin Opinion
Calories 418kcal 325kcal Icing
Protein 0g 0.3g Pectin
Fats 16.23g 0.3g Icing
Net carbs 67.89g 81.8g Pectin
Carbs 67.89g 90.4g Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 1mg
Calcium 3mg 7mg Pectin
Potassium 34mg 7mg Icing
Iron 0.16mg 2.71mg Pectin
Sugar 63.1g Pectin
Fiber 0g 8.6g Pectin
Copper 0mg 0.42mg Pectin
Zinc 0.07mg 0.47mg Pectin
Phosphorus 18mg 2mg Icing
Sodium 184mg 200mg Icing
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pectin
Vitamin E 1.53mg Icing
Manganese 0mg 0.07mg Pectin
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Icing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.008mg Icing
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.06mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.005mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.11mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.01mg Pectin
Vitamin K 13µg Icing
Folate 8µg 1µg Icing
Choline 2.3mg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g 0.05g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 0.01g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.09g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing 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
12%
Icing
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.924g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pectin
Pectin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing
Icing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.