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Pectin vs. Chocolate pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pectin and Chocolate pudding

  • Pectin has more Copper, Fiber, and Iron, while Chocolate pudding has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A.
  • Pectin covers your daily need of Copper 39% more than Chocolate pudding.
  • Pectin contains 22 times more Fiber than Chocolate pudding. While Pectin contains 8.6g of Fiber, Chocolate pudding contains only 0.4g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pectin is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, instant, prepared with 2% milk.

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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 14% 31% 15% 15% 23% 12% 102% 37% 8.1% 13%
Contains more IronIron +577.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +517.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1385.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Zinc ~0.43mg

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 2.7% 10% 0% 24% 8.5% 34% 2% 16% 8.8% 39% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2060%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
3% 2% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 18.89 g
Water: 74.59 g
Other: 1.45 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +378.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +950%
Contains more FatsFats +540%
Contains more WaterWater +757.4%
Contains more OtherOther +383.3%

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
61% 32% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.561 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5510%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Chocolate pudding Opinion
Calories 325kcal 105kcal Pectin
Protein 0.3g 3.15g Chocolate pudding
Fats 0.3g 1.92g Chocolate pudding
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Chocolate pudding
Net carbs 81.8g 18.49g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 18.89g Pectin
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Pectin
Vitamin D 33IU Chocolate pudding
Magnesium 1mg 19mg Chocolate pudding
Calcium 7mg 104mg Chocolate pudding
Potassium 7mg 168mg Chocolate pudding
Iron 2.71mg 0.4mg Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0.4g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.068mg Pectin
Zinc 0.47mg 0.43mg Pectin
Phosphorus 2mg 238mg Chocolate pudding
Sodium 200mg 284mg Pectin
Vitamin A 3IU 170IU Chocolate pudding
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin D 0.8µg Chocolate pudding
Manganese 0.07mg 0.062mg Pectin
Selenium 0µg 2.3µg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.034mg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.147mg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.108mg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.274mg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.038mg Chocolate pudding
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Chocolate pudding
Folate 1µg 5µg Chocolate pudding
Saturated Fat 0.05g 1.064g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.561g Chocolate pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.132g Chocolate pudding
Tryptophan 0.044mg Chocolate pudding
Threonine 0.139mg Chocolate pudding
Isoleucine 0.182mg Chocolate pudding
Leucine 0.295mg Chocolate pudding
Lysine 0.239mg Chocolate pudding
Methionine 0.074mg Chocolate pudding
Phenylalanine 0.151mg Chocolate pudding
Valine 0.208mg Chocolate pudding
Histidine 0.082mg Chocolate pudding

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Chocolate pudding
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
11%
Chocolate pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
27%
Chocolate pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pectin
Pectin contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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 pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167998/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.