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Pectin vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pectin and caramel

  • Pectin has more copper, fiber, and iron; however, caramel has more phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pectin is 45% higher.
  • Pectin is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Candies, caramels.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more IronIron +1835.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +536.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1871.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2957.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Zinc ~0.44mg

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% 0% 0% 2% 14% 0.09% 6.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Caramel
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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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2860%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1433.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2600%
Contains more OtherOther +500%
~equal in Water ~8.5g

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15320%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3764.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pectin Caramel
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Caramel DV% diff.
Copper 0.42mg 0.018mg 45%
Fiber 8.6g 0g 34%
Iron 2.71mg 0.14mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 3.478g 23%
Phosphorus 2mg 114mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.256mg 15%
Calcium 7mg 138mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Fats 0.3g 8.1g 12%
Saturated fat 0.05g 2.476g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.62mg 10%
Protein 0.3g 4.6g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.103mg 8%
Potassium 7mg 214mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.056mg 4%
Magnesium 1mg 17mg 4%
Carbs 90.4g 77g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 1.542g 4%
Selenium 0µg 1.8µg 3%
Calories 325kcal 382kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Manganese 0.07mg 0.011mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Sodium 200mg 245mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.148mg 1%
Folate 1µg 4µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 81.8g 77g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Zinc 0.47mg 0.44mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pectin
Pectin contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.426g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.