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Pectin vs. Milky way — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pectin and Milky way

  • Pectin has more Fiber, Copper, and Iron, however, Milky way is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Milky way covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 60% more than Pectin.
  • Milky way contains 9 times less Fiber than Pectin. Pectin contains 8.6g of Fiber, while Milky way contains 1g.
  • Pectin has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar.

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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 14% 35% 11% 18% 49% 19% 29% 22% 19% 11%
Contains more IronIron +453.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1542.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1671.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110%
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%
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 2.3% 6.6% 18% 12% 12% 24% 2.9% 9.3% 3.2% 23% 9% 3% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2980%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%

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
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27%
Contains more WaterWater +38.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1236.7%
Contains more FatsFats +5643.3%
Contains more OtherOther +330%

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
83% 15% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.26 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +188.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Milky way Opinion
Calories 325kcal 456kcal Milky way
Protein 0.3g 4.01g Milky way
Fats 0.3g 17.23g Milky way
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Milky way
Net carbs 81.8g 70.17g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 71.17g Pectin
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Pectin
Vitamin D 16IU Milky way
Magnesium 1mg 20mg Milky way
Calcium 7mg 115mg Milky way
Potassium 7mg 124mg Milky way
Iron 2.71mg 0.49mg Pectin
Sugar 59.69g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 1g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.147mg Pectin
Zinc 0.47mg 0.69mg Milky way
Phosphorus 2mg 67mg Milky way
Sodium 200mg 167mg Milky way
Vitamin A 3IU 110IU Milky way
Vitamin A 0µg 31µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.89mg Milky way
Vitamin D 0.4µg Milky way
Manganese 0.07mg 0.147mg Milky way
Selenium 0µg 2µg Milky way
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.046mg Milky way
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.103mg Milky way
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.154mg Milky way
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.155mg Milky way
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.014mg Milky way
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg Milky way
Vitamin K 3.6µg Milky way
Folate 1µg 4µg Milky way
Trans Fat 0.206g Pectin
Choline 16.5mg Milky way
Saturated Fat 0.05g 12.016g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 2.23g Milky way
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.26g Milky way

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Milky way
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
10%
Milky way
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
23%
Milky way

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.966g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milky way
Milky way contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/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.