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Pectin vs. Apple butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pectin and Apple butter

  • Pectin has more Copper, Iron, and Fiber, however, Apple butter has more Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Pectin is 38% higher.
  • Apple butter has 13 times less Sodium than Pectin. Pectin has 200mg of Sodium, while Apple butter has 15mg.

Food types used in this article are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Fruit butters, apple.

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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 2.9% 4.2% 8% 12% 27% 1.6% 3.4% 2% 41% 2.2%
Contains more IronIron +774.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +425%
Contains more ZincZinc +683.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0.18% 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% 1.3% 1% 0% 2.3% 4.4% 1.4% 2.9% 8.5% 0% 2.3% 0.75% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +270%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~1µg

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
42% 56%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 42.47 g
Water: 56.45 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30%
Contains more WaterWater +548.9%
Contains more OtherOther +30%
~equal in Fats ~0.3g

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
35% 10% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +60%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.053g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.084g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Apple butter Opinion
Calories 325kcal 173kcal Pectin
Protein 0.3g 0.39g Apple butter
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Apple butter
Net carbs 81.8g 40.97g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 42.47g Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 4mg Apple butter
Calcium 7mg 14mg Apple butter
Potassium 7mg 91mg Apple butter
Iron 2.71mg 0.31mg Pectin
Sugar 35.3g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 1.5g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.08mg Pectin
Zinc 0.47mg 0.06mg Pectin
Phosphorus 2mg 8mg Apple butter
Sodium 200mg 15mg Apple butter
Vitamin A 3IU 22IU Apple butter
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Apple butter
Vitamin E 0.05mg Apple butter
Manganese 0.07mg 0.315mg Apple butter
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Apple butter
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.009mg Apple butter
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.019mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.076mg Apple butter
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.049mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.037mg Apple butter
Vitamin K 0.9µg Apple butter
Folate 1µg 1µg
Choline 2.1mg Apple butter
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.053g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.016g Apple butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.084g Pectin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Apple butter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
2%
Apple butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
10%
Apple butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple butter
Apple butter contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple butter
Apple butter 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 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 ($)
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. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/nutrients
  2. Apple butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168816/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.