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Pectin vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pectin and Butterscotch

  • Pectin is richer in Copper, Fiber, and Iron, while Butterscotch is higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Pectin covers your daily Copper needs 47% more than Butterscotch.
  • Pectin is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Candies, butterscotch.

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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
9
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% 1.2% 0.26% 0.38% 0.33% 2.5% 0.43% 51% 0.13% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +27000%
Contains more CopperCopper +41900%
Contains more ZincZinc +422.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6900%
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
5
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% 6% 1.8% 0% 3% 3.7% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 0% 0.75% 0% 0.44%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
2
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +900%
Contains more WaterWater +65.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1000%
Contains more OtherOther +240%
~equal in Carbs ~90.4g

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8350%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Butterscotch Opinion
Calories 325kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Protein 0.3g 0.03g Pectin
Fats 0.3g 3.3g Butterscotch
Net carbs 81.8g 90.4g Butterscotch
Carbs 90.4g 90.4g
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 0mg Pectin
Calcium 7mg 4mg Pectin
Potassium 7mg 3mg Pectin
Iron 2.71mg 0.01mg Pectin
Sugar 80.46g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.001mg Pectin
Zinc 0.47mg 0.09mg Pectin
Phosphorus 2mg 1mg Pectin
Sodium 200mg 391mg Pectin
Vitamin A 3IU 100IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg Butterscotch
Manganese 0.07mg 0.001mg Pectin
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Butterscotch
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.012mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.016mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.002mg Pectin
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.004mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0mg Pectin
Vitamin K 0.3µg Butterscotch
Folate 1µg 0µg Pectin
Choline 0.8mg Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 0.05g 2.065g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.122g Butterscotch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Butterscotch
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pectin
Pectin contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pectin
Pectin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.