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Pectin vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pectin and Molasses

  • Pectin has more Fiber, however, Molasses has more Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Selenium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Molasses is 63% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Molasses.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2828.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20814.3%
Contains more IronIron +74.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +16%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1450%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2085.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +630.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21%
Contains more WaterWater +151.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1000%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +220%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Molasses Opinion
Calories 325kcal 290kcal Pectin
Protein 0.3g 0g Pectin
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Pectin
Net carbs 81.8g 74.73g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 74.73g Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 242mg Molasses
Calcium 7mg 205mg Molasses
Potassium 7mg 1464mg Molasses
Iron 2.71mg 4.72mg Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.487mg Molasses
Zinc 0.47mg 0.29mg Pectin
Phosphorus 2mg 31mg Molasses
Sodium 200mg 37mg Molasses
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pectin
Manganese 0.07mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 0µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.002mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 1µg 0µg Pectin
Choline 13.3mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.032g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.05g Pectin
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Molasses
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
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.