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Orange vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Orange and Pectin

  • Orange is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, while Pectin is higher in Copper, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Orange covers your daily Vitamin C needs 59% more than Pectin.
  • Orange has 30 times more Folate than Pectin. Orange has 30µg of Folate, while Pectin has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
Orange
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 12% 16% 3.8% 15% 1.9% 6% 0% 3.3% 2.7%
Pectin
4
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +471.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2485.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +2610%
Contains more CopperCopper +833.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +571.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +180%

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.
Orange
9
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 177% 14% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
Pectin
1
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 +7400%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5540%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
3
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 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 ProteinProtein +213.3%
Contains more WaterWater +897.1%
Contains more OtherOther +46.7%
Contains more FatsFats +150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +669.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
2
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +130%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +260%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange Pectin Opinion
Calories 47kcal 325kcal Pectin
Protein 0.94g 0.3g Orange
Fats 0.12g 0.3g Pectin
Vitamin C 53.2mg 0mg Orange
Net carbs 9.35g 81.8g Pectin
Carbs 11.75g 90.4g Pectin
Magnesium 10mg 1mg Orange
Calcium 40mg 7mg Orange
Potassium 181mg 7mg Orange
Iron 0.1mg 2.71mg Pectin
Sugar 9.35g Pectin
Fiber 2.4g 8.6g Pectin
Copper 0.045mg 0.42mg Pectin
Zinc 0.07mg 0.47mg Pectin
Phosphorus 14mg 2mg Orange
Sodium 0mg 200mg Orange
Vitamin A 225IU 3IU Orange
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Orange
Vitamin E 0.18mg Orange
Manganese 0.025mg 0.07mg Pectin
Selenium 0.5µg 0µg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.008mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.06mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 0.005mg Orange
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.11mg Orange
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.01mg Orange
Folate 30µg 1µg Orange
Choline 8.4mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.015g 0.05g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.01g Orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 0.09g Pectin
Tryptophan 0.009mg Orange
Threonine 0.015mg Orange
Isoleucine 0.025mg Orange
Leucine 0.023mg Orange
Lysine 0.047mg Orange
Methionine 0.02mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.031mg Orange
Valine 0.04mg Orange
Histidine 0.018mg Orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange 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
22%
Orange
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange
Orange 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 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.

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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.