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Pectin vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pectin and chocolate

  • Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B12 than pectin.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 92% more.
  • Pectin contains 8 times more sodium than chocolate. Pectin contains 200mg of sodium, while chocolate contains 24mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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
0
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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7885.7%
Contains more IronIron +195.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +327.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1927.1%
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
2
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%
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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.8%
Contains more WaterWater +796.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1526.7%
Contains more FatsFats +10326.7%
Contains more OtherOther +466.7%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +95300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1113.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Chocolate DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.05g 18.519g 84%
Copper 0.42mg 1.028mg 68%
Iron 2.71mg 8.02mg 66%
Manganese 0.07mg 1.419mg 59%
Fats 0.3g 31.28g 48%
Magnesium 1mg 146mg 35%
Phosphorus 2mg 206mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 9.54g 24%
Potassium 7mg 559mg 16%
Zinc 0.47mg 2.01mg 14%
Caffeine 43mg 11%
Calories 325kcal 546kcal 11%
Carbs 90.4g 61.17g 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Protein 0.3g 4.88g 9%
Sodium 200mg 24mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 1.092g 7%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7%
Fiber 8.6g 7g 6%
Calcium 7mg 56mg 5%
Selenium 0µg 3µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.725mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.297mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.042mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.025mg 1%
Net carbs 81.8g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.469g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.