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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.
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +1984.6%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +4600%
Contains more Copper +255.9%
Contains more Manganese +536.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +6950%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 2% 61% 1% 61% 1% 40% 2% 37%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +1984.6%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +4600%
Contains more Copper +255.9%
Contains more Manganese +536.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +6950%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 7

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80%
Contains more Folate +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 14% 1% 7% 3% 1% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 10% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +770%
Contains more Protein +2500%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Equal in Carbs - 90.5
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 Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +770%
Contains more Protein +2500%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Equal in Carbs - 90.5

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
Net carbs 81.8g 90.5g Gelatin dessert
Protein 0.3g 7.8g Gelatin dessert
Fats 0.3g 0g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 90.5g Gelatin dessert
Calories 325kcal 381kcal Gelatin dessert
Sugar 86.04g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0g Pectin
Calcium 7mg 3mg Pectin
Iron 2.71mg 0.13mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 2mg Gelatin dessert
Phosphorus 2mg 141mg Gelatin dessert
Potassium 7mg 7mg
Sodium 200mg 466mg Pectin
Zinc 0.47mg 0.01mg Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.118mg Pectin
Manganese 0.07mg 0.011mg Pectin
Selenium 0µg 6.7µg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pectin
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
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
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0g Gelatin dessert
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 Gelatin dessert
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods 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.