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Pectin vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pectin and Pudding different?

  • Pectin is higher in Copper, Fiber, and Iron, however, Pudding is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Pectin is 34% higher.
  • Pectin contains 11 times more Fiber than Pudding. While Pectin contains 8.6g of Fiber, Pudding contains only 0.8g.
  • Pectin has less Saturated Fat.

Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk 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 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Contains more IronIron +697.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +278.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1414.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2042.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Zinc ~0.48mg

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%
Pudding
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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% 8.3% 1.2% 33% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2560%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +360.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +953.3%
Contains more FatsFats +950%
Contains more WaterWater +740.6%
Contains more OtherOther +206.7%

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
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8090%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Pudding Opinion
Calories 325kcal 120kcal Pectin
Protein 0.3g 3.16g Pudding
Fats 0.3g 3.15g Pudding
Net carbs 81.8g 18.84g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 19.64g Pectin
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Pectin
Vitamin D 44IU Pudding
Magnesium 1mg 20mg Pudding
Calcium 7mg 106mg Pudding
Potassium 7mg 150mg Pudding
Iron 2.71mg 0.34mg Pectin
Sugar 11.96g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0.8g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.111mg Pectin
Zinc 0.47mg 0.48mg Pudding
Phosphorus 2mg 87mg Pudding
Sodium 200mg 98mg Pudding
Vitamin A 3IU 139IU Pudding
Vitamin A 0µg 39µg Pudding
Vitamin E 0.06mg Pudding
Vitamin D 1.1µg Pudding
Manganese 0.07mg 0.097mg Pudding
Selenium 0µg 3.7µg Pudding
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.038mg Pudding
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.157mg Pudding
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.133mg Pudding
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.326mg Pudding
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.03mg Pudding
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Pudding
Vitamin K 0.3µg Pudding
Folate 1µg 4µg Pudding
Choline 11.3mg Pudding
Saturated Fat 0.05g 1.81g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.819g Pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.18g Pudding

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pectin Pudding
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
13%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 11.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.