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Pectin vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pectin and Brown sugar

  • Pectin has more Copper, Fiber, and Iron, however, Brown sugar has more Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Pectin is 41% higher.
  • Brown sugar is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Sugars, brown.

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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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more IronIron +281.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +793.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1466.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1085.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Manganese ~0.064mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +150%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +549.3%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
~equal in Carbs ~98.09g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 325kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Protein 0.3g 0.12g Pectin
Fats 0.3g 0g Pectin
Net carbs 81.8g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 90.4g 98.09g Brown sugar
Magnesium 1mg 9mg Brown sugar
Calcium 7mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 7mg 133mg Brown sugar
Iron 2.71mg 0.71mg Pectin
Sugar 97.02g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.047mg Pectin
Zinc 0.47mg 0.03mg Pectin
Phosphorus 2mg 4mg Brown sugar
Sodium 200mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pectin
Manganese 0.07mg 0.064mg Pectin
Selenium 0µg 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0mg Pectin
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 1µg
Choline 2.3mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0g Pectin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0g Pectin
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Brown sugar
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
2%
Pectin
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar 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 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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.