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Pectin vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pectin and Corn syrup different?

  • Pectin is higher in Copper, Fiber, and Iron, however, Corn syrup is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Pectin is 41% higher.

Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Syrups, corn, dark are the varieties used in this article.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more IronIron +632.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +692.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1075%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +528.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +450%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
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% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +378.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.009mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.5%
Contains more WaterWater +153%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Corn syrup Opinion
Calories 325kcal 286kcal Pectin
Protein 0.3g 0g Pectin
Fats 0.3g 0g Pectin
Net carbs 81.8g 77.59g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 77.59g Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 8mg Corn syrup
Calcium 7mg 18mg Corn syrup
Potassium 7mg 44mg Corn syrup
Iron 2.71mg 0.37mg Pectin
Sugar 77.59g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.053mg Pectin
Zinc 0.47mg 0.04mg Pectin
Phosphorus 2mg 11mg Corn syrup
Sodium 200mg 155mg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pectin
Manganese 0.07mg 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 0µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.011mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.009mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.02mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.023mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.009mg Pectin
Folate 1µg 0µg Pectin
Choline 13.3mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0g Corn 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 Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn 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 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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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