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Pectin vs. Cane syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pectin and cane syrup

  • Pectin is richer in copper and fiber, while cane syrup is higher in iron and vitamin B1.
  • Pectin covers your daily copper needs 44% more than cane syrup.
  • Cane syrup is lower in sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Syrup, Cane.

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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 7.1% 3.9% 5.6% 135% 6.7% 5.2% 3.4% 7.6% 0% 3.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2000%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +800%
Contains more IronIron +32.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 33% 14% 1.9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
73% 26%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 73.14 g
Water: 26 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.6%
Contains more WaterWater +198.9%
Contains more OtherOther +186.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Cane syrup Opinion
Calories 325kcal 269kcal Pectin
Protein 0.3g 0g Pectin
Fats 0.3g 0g Pectin
Net carbs 81.8g 73.14g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 73.14g Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 10mg Cane syrup
Calcium 7mg 13mg Cane syrup
Potassium 7mg 63mg Cane syrup
Iron 2.71mg 3.6mg Cane syrup
Sugar 73.2g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.02mg Pectin
Zinc 0.47mg 0.19mg Pectin
Phosphorus 2mg 8mg Cane syrup
Sodium 200mg 58mg Cane syrup
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pectin
Manganese 0.07mg Pectin
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Cane syrup
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.13mg Cane syrup
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.06mg
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.1mg Cane syrup
Vitamin B5 0.11mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0mg Pectin
Folate 1µg 0µg Pectin
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0g Cane syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0g Pectin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0g Pectin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Cane syrup
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%
Cane syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
18%
Cane syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup 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 ($)
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.
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. Cane syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167743/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.