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Pectin vs. Aspartame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pectin and Aspartame?

  • Pectin is richer than Aspartame in Copper, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Pectin's daily need coverage for Copper is 47% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Aspartame is lower.

We used Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +6675%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains more Zinc +4600%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 2% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +6675%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains more Zinc +4600%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 14% 1% 7% 3% 1% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Protein +623.3%
Equal in Carbs - 89.08
Equal in Water - 8.75
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 89% 9%
Protein: 2.17 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 89.08 g
Water: 8.75 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Protein +623.3%
Equal in Carbs - 89.08
Equal in Water - 8.75

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Aspartame Opinion
Net carbs 81.8g 89.08g Aspartame
Protein 0.3g 2.17g Aspartame
Fats 0.3g 0g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 89.08g Pectin
Calories 325kcal 365kcal Aspartame
Starch 8.36g Aspartame
Sugar 80.7g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0g Pectin
Calcium 7mg 0mg Pectin
Iron 2.71mg 0.04mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 0mg Pectin
Phosphorus 2mg 0mg Pectin
Potassium 7mg 4mg Pectin
Sodium 200mg 0mg Aspartame
Zinc 0.47mg 0.01mg Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0mg Pectin
Manganese 0.07mg 0mg Pectin
Selenium 0µg 0.5µg Aspartame
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pectin
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0mg Pectin
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0mg Pectin
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0mg Pectin
Folate 1µg 0µg Pectin
Phenylalanine 1.186mg Aspartame
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0g Aspartame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0g Pectin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0g Pectin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pectin
Pectin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.7g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pectin
Pectin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Aspartame
Aspartame contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
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 ($)

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. Aspartame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169657/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.