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Pectin vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pectin and Kit Kat different?

  • Pectin is higher in Fiber, Copper, and Iron, however, Kit Kat is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Kit Kat is 90% higher.
  • Pectin contains 9 times more Fiber than Kit Kat. While Pectin contains 8.6g of Fiber, Kit Kat contains only 1g.
  • Pectin has less Saturated Fat.

Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more IronIron +171%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +422.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1685.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6650%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73%
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%
Kit Kat
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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% 4.9% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40%
Contains more WaterWater +433.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2070%
Contains more FatsFats +8563.3%
Contains more OtherOther +326.7%

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +58340%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +894.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pectin Kit Kat
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Kit Kat Opinion
Calories 325kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Protein 0.3g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 0.3g 25.99g Kit Kat
Net carbs 81.8g 63.59g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 64.59g Pectin
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 37mg Kit Kat
Calcium 7mg 125mg Kit Kat
Potassium 7mg 231mg Kit Kat
Iron 2.71mg 1mg Pectin
Sugar 48.68g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 1g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.22mg Pectin
Zinc 0.47mg 0.09mg Pectin
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 2mg 135mg Kit Kat
Sodium 200mg 54mg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 3IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.07mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 0µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.02mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg Kit Kat
Folate 1µg 14µg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Pectin
Choline 31mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 0.05g 17.953g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.895g Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pectin Kit Kat
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
19%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.903g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.