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Pectin vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pectin and reeses cups

  • Pectin is richer in fiber, copper, and iron, while reeses cups are higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B12.
  • Reeses cups cover your daily saturated fat needs 53% more than pectin.
  • Pectin has 2 times more fiber than reeses cups. Pectin has 8.6g of fiber, while reeses cups have 3.6g.
  • Pectin is lower in saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups.

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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 44% 23% 30% 45% 80% 35% 69% 47% 0% 7.6%
Contains more IronIron +124%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1014.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4800%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7950%
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
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% 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 1% 5.7% 3% 0% 40% 25% 84% 37% 23% 33% 5% 38% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4900%
~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
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.3%
Contains more WaterWater +504.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3313.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10076.7%
Contains more OtherOther +710%

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
37% 45% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.73 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.5 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6011.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Reeses cups DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.05g 10.73g 49%
Fats 0.3g 30.53g 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 5.5g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 13.1g 33%
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 4.49mg 28%
Phosphorus 2mg 161mg 23%
Copper 0.42mg 0.24mg 20%
Protein 0.3g 10.24g 20%
Fiber 8.6g 3.6g 20%
Iron 2.71mg 1.21mg 19%
Magnesium 1mg 62mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.16mg 13%
Carbs 90.4g 55.36g 12%
Folate 1µg 50µg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.62mg 10%
Calories 325kcal 515kcal 10%
Potassium 7mg 343mg 10%
Sodium 200mg 357mg 7%
Zinc 0.47mg 1.28mg 7%
Calcium 7mg 78mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.1mg 7%
Choline 35.4mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.11mg 4%
Manganese 0.07mg 0mg 3%
Selenium 0µg 1.4µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 81.8g 51.76g N/A
Sugar 47.17g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Reeses cups
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pectin
Pectin contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.