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Pectin vs. Bit-o-honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pectin and Bit-o-honey different?

  • Pectin is richer in Copper, Fiber, and Iron, while Bit-o-honey is higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Pectin covers your daily need of Copper 44% more than Bit-o-honey.
  • Pectin contains 43 times more Fiber than Bit-o-honey. Pectin contains 8.6g of Fiber, while Bit-o-honey contains 0.2g.
  • Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews types were used 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.
Pectin
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
Contains more IronIron +1255%
Contains more CopperCopper +1515.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +528.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg

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
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%
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 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1280%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.009mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
Pectin
2
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2400%
Contains more OtherOther +336.7%
~equal in Water ~8.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
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
80% 15% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.338 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +275.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Bit-o-honey Opinion
Calories 325kcal 375kcal Bit-o-honey
Protein 0.3g 2g Bit-o-honey
Fats 0.3g 7.5g Bit-o-honey
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Bit-o-honey
Net carbs 81.8g 80.69g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 80.89g Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 7mg Bit-o-honey
Calcium 7mg 35mg Bit-o-honey
Potassium 7mg 44mg Bit-o-honey
Iron 2.71mg 0.2mg Pectin
Sugar 48g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0.2g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.026mg Pectin
Zinc 0.47mg 0.49mg Bit-o-honey
Phosphorus 2mg 28mg Bit-o-honey
Sodium 200mg 295mg Pectin
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pectin
Vitamin E 0.3mg Bit-o-honey
Manganese 0.07mg 0.038mg Pectin
Selenium 0µg 1.3µg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.06mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.044mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.069mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.082mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.009mg Pectin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Bit-o-honey
Folate 1µg 2µg Bit-o-honey
Choline 2.5mg Bit-o-honey
Saturated Fat 0.05g 5.5g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 1.03g Bit-o-honey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.338g Bit-o-honey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pectin Bit-o-honey
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
4%
Bit-o-honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
11%
Bit-o-honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pectin
Pectin contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.45g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey 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?
?
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. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/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.