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Pectin vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pectin and mars

  • Pectin has more fiber and iron; however, mars is richer in calcium.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% more.
  • Pectin contains 4 times more fiber than mars. Pectin contains 8.6g of fiber, while mars contains 2g.
  • Pectin contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.

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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
7
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%
Mars
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +215.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1185.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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
6
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%
Mars
1
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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
2
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Mars
3
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.9%
Contains more WaterWater +411.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1326.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6340%
Contains more OtherOther +666.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
3
33% 7% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
Mars
0
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Mars DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.05g 11.651g 53%
Copper 0.42mg 47%
Fats 0.3g 19.32g 29%
Fiber 8.6g 2g 26%
Iron 2.71mg 0.86mg 23%
Calories 325kcal 475kcal 8%
Protein 0.3g 4.28g 8%
Calcium 7mg 90mg 8%
Carbs 90.4g 72.4g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 5%
Zinc 0.47mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Sodium 200mg 136mg 3%
Manganese 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 1%
Net carbs 81.8g 70.4g N/A
Magnesium 1mg 0%
Potassium 7mg 0%
Sugar 58.94g N/A
Phosphorus 2mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Mars
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
0%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.601g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pectin
Pectin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pectin
Pectin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.