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Pectin vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pectin and fruit preserves?

  • Pectin is higher in copper, fiber, and iron, yet fruit preserves are higher in vitamin C.
  • Pectin's daily need coverage for copper is 36% more.
  • Pectin has 8 times more zinc than fruit preserves. While pectin has 0.47mg of zinc, fruit preserves have only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of sodium in fruit preserves is lower.

We used Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Jams and preserves types 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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
Contains more IronIron +453.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +320%
Contains more ZincZinc +683.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +850%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%
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% 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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +450%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more FatsFats +328.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.3%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.3%
Contains more WaterWater +250.2%

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
21% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +280%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Fruit preserves DV% diff.
Copper 0.42mg 0.1mg 36%
Fiber 8.6g 1.1g 30%
Iron 2.71mg 0.49mg 28%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg 10%
Sodium 200mg 32mg 7%
Carbs 90.4g 68.86g 7%
Zinc 0.47mg 0.06mg 4%
Selenium 0µg 2µg 4%
Folate 1µg 11µg 3%
Calories 325kcal 278kcal 2%
Phosphorus 2mg 19mg 2%
Potassium 7mg 77mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.02mg 2%
Choline 10.2mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.02mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.076mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.016mg 1%
Manganese 0.07mg 0.04mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Magnesium 1mg 4mg 1%
Protein 0.3g 0.37g 0%
Fats 0.3g 0.07g 0%
Net carbs 81.8g 67.76g N/A
Sugar 48.5g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.036mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0.038g 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.023mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.037mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pectin Fruit preserves
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%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.