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Pectin vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pectin and Fudge

  • Pectin is richer in Fiber, Iron, and Copper, while Fudge is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Fudge covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 32% more than Pectin.
  • Pectin has 5 times more Fiber than Fudge. Pectin has 8.6g of Fiber, while Fudge has 1.7g.
  • Fudge is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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%
Fudge
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Contains more IronIron +53.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1814.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3450%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +502.9%
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
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% 0.18% 0% 0% 2% 14% 0.09% 6.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Fudge
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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% 9.5% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3420%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
1
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Fudge
4
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +696.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3370%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%
Contains more OtherOther +216.7%

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
Fudge
2
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29330%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +314.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pectin Fudge
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 Fudge Opinion
Calories 325kcal 411kcal Fudge
Protein 0.3g 2.39g Fudge
Fats 0.3g 10.41g Fudge
Net carbs 81.8g 74.74g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 76.44g Pectin
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 36mg Fudge
Calcium 7mg 49mg Fudge
Potassium 7mg 134mg Fudge
Iron 2.71mg 1.77mg Pectin
Sugar 73.12g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 1.7g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.329mg Pectin
Zinc 0.47mg 1.11mg Fudge
Phosphorus 2mg 71mg Fudge
Sodium 200mg 45mg Fudge
Vitamin A 3IU 159IU Fudge
Vitamin A 0µg 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg Fudge
Manganese 0.07mg 0.422mg Fudge
Selenium 0µg 2.5µg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.026mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.085mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.176mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.14mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.012mg Fudge
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg Fudge
Folate 1µg 4µg Fudge
Trans Fat 0.165g Pectin
Choline 10mg Fudge
Saturated Fat 0.05g 6.448g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 2.943g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.373g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.398g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge 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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.