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Pectin vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pectin and almond joy

  • Pectin has more iron and fiber; however, almond joy is higher in phosphorus, potassium, calcium, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Almond joy covers your daily saturated fat needs 88% more than pectin.
  • Almond joy contains 2 times less iron than pectin. Pectin contains 2.71mg of iron, while almond joy contains 1.27mg.
  • Pectin has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 19% 22% 48% 0% 0% 48% 19% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +113.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +814.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3528.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
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% 0% 0% 2% 14% 0.09% 6.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
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 2.3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
4% 27% 60% 8%
Protein: 4.13 g
Fats: 26.93 g
Carbs: 59.51 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1276.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8876.7%
Contains more OtherOther +310%
~equal in Water ~8.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
73% 22% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.59 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.18 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1211.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Almond joy DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.05g 17.59g 80%
Copper 0.42mg 47%
Fats 0.3g 26.93g 41%
Iron 2.71mg 1.27mg 18%
Phosphorus 2mg 112mg 16%
Fiber 8.6g 5g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 5.26g 13%
Carbs 90.4g 59.51g 10%
Protein 0.3g 4.13g 8%
Calories 325kcal 479kcal 8%
Potassium 7mg 254mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 1.18g 7%
Calcium 7mg 64mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 5%
Zinc 0.47mg 4%
Sodium 200mg 142mg 3%
Manganese 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 1%
Net carbs 81.8g 54.51g N/A
Magnesium 1mg 0%
Sugar 48.34g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pectin Almond joy
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Pectin
0%
Almond joy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
16%
Almond joy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.54g)
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?
Almond joy
Almond joy contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/nutrients
  2. Almond joy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167562/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.