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Pectin vs. Gelatin dessert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pectin and Gelatin dessert

  • Pectin has more Fiber, Copper, and Iron, however, Gelatin dessert is richer in Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Pectin's daily need coverage for Fiber is 34% more.
  • Pectin contains 47 times more Zinc than Gelatin dessert. Pectin contains 0.47mg of Zinc, while Gelatin dessert contains 0.01mg.
  • Pectin contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Gelatin desserts, dry mix.

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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
6
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 1.4% 0.9% 0.62% 4.9% 39% 0.27% 60% 61% 1.4% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +1984.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +255.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +4600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +536.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6950%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~7mg

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
5
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% 0.75% 9.5% 0.17% 0.84% 0.23% 0% 0% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
8% 91%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 90.5 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +770%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2500%
Contains more OtherOther +133.3%
~equal in Carbs ~90.5g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Gelatin dessert Opinion
Calories 325kcal 381kcal Gelatin dessert
Protein 0.3g 7.8g Gelatin dessert
Fats 0.3g 0g Pectin
Net carbs 81.8g 90.5g Gelatin dessert
Carbs 90.4g 90.5g Gelatin dessert
Magnesium 1mg 2mg Gelatin dessert
Calcium 7mg 3mg Pectin
Potassium 7mg 7mg
Iron 2.71mg 0.13mg Pectin
Sugar 86.04g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.118mg Pectin
Zinc 0.47mg 0.01mg Pectin
Phosphorus 2mg 141mg Gelatin dessert
Sodium 200mg 466mg Pectin
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pectin
Manganese 0.07mg 0.011mg Pectin
Selenium 0µg 6.7µg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.003mg Pectin
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.041mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.009mg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.014mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.001mg Pectin
Folate 1µg 3µg Gelatin dessert
Choline 3.5mg Gelatin dessert
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0g Gelatin dessert
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0g Pectin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0g Pectin
Threonine 0.151mg Gelatin dessert
Isoleucine 0.118mg Gelatin dessert
Leucine 0.251mg Gelatin dessert
Lysine 0.354mg Gelatin dessert
Methionine 0.062mg Gelatin dessert
Phenylalanine 0.177mg Gelatin dessert
Valine 0.213mg Gelatin dessert
Histidine 0.068mg Gelatin dessert

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 86.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pectin
Pectin contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert 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 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.
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. Gelatin dessert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168775/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.