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Pectin vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pectin and carob

  • Pectin is higher in copper, fiber, and iron; however, carob is richer in calcium, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12.
  • Carob's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 145% higher.
  • Pectin has 2 times more copper than carob. While pectin has 0.42mg of copper, carob has only 0.183mg.
  • Pectin has less saturated fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Candies, carob, unsweetened.

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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
2
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%
Carob
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 91% 56% 48% 61% 96% 54% 14% 18% 28%
Contains more IronIron +110.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +129.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4228.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8942.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +651.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
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
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% 2% 14% 0.09% 6.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Carob
12
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 1.7% 0.33% 31% 0% 25% 41% 20% 45% 30% 35% 19% 16% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2000%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Carob
3
8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.6%
Contains more WaterWater +464.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2616.7%
Contains more FatsFats +10353.3%
Contains more OtherOther +786.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Carob
2
97%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.295 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4730%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +227.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Carob DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.05g 29.018g 132%
Fats 0.3g 31.36g 48%
Calcium 7mg 303mg 30%
Zinc 0.47mg 3.53mg 28%
Copper 0.42mg 0.183mg 26%
Fiber 8.6g 3.8g 19%
Phosphorus 2mg 126mg 18%
Potassium 7mg 633mg 18%
Iron 2.71mg 1.29mg 18%
Protein 0.3g 8.15g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.75mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg 12%
Calories 325kcal 540kcal 11%
Carbs 90.4g 56.29g 11%
Vitamin E 1.57mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.13mg 9%
Selenium 0µg 5.2µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.178mg 9%
Magnesium 1mg 36mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 1.04mg 6%
Vitamin K 7.7µg 6%
Folate 1µg 21µg 5%
Sodium 200mg 107mg 4%
Manganese 0.07mg 0.14mg 3%
Choline 19mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0.483g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.295g 1%
Net carbs 81.8g 52.49g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 34.11g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Carob
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
21%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 28.968g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/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.