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Pectin vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pectin and Reesesticks different?

  • Pectin is higher in Copper, Fiber, and Iron, however, Reesesticks are richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Reesesticks is 66% higher.
  • Pectin contains 3 times more Fiber than Reesesticks. While Pectin contains 8.6g of Fiber, Reesesticks contain only 3.3g.
  • Pectin has less Saturated Fat.

Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate 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 35% 21% 26% 49% 67% 27% 62% 34% 0% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +108.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +110%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4114.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7100%
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% 3.5% 55% 0% 33% 23% 68% 26% 18% 19% 15% 30% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3900%
~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: 9.53 g
Fats: 31.34 g
Carbs: 55.38 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.2%
Contains more WaterWater +443.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3076.7%
Contains more FatsFats +10346.7%
Contains more OtherOther +616.7%

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
46% 38% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +108100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pectin Reesesticks
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 Reesesticks Opinion
Calories 325kcal 521kcal Reesesticks
Protein 0.3g 9.53g Reesesticks
Fats 0.3g 31.34g Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Reesesticks
Net carbs 81.8g 52.08g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 55.38g Pectin
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 49mg Reesesticks
Calcium 7mg 70mg Reesesticks
Potassium 7mg 295mg Reesesticks
Iron 2.71mg 1.3mg Pectin
Sugar 40.33g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 3.3g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.2mg Pectin
Zinc 0.47mg 0.99mg Reesesticks
Phosphorus 2mg 144mg Reesesticks
Sodium 200mg 264mg Pectin
Vitamin A 3IU 58IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 2.77mg Reesesticks
Manganese 0.07mg 0mg Pectin
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Reesesticks
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.13mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.1mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 3.64mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.44mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.08mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 5.9µg Reesesticks
Folate 1µg 40µg Reesesticks
Choline 28.2mg Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 0.05g 13.21g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 10.82g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 4.68g Reesesticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Reesesticks
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%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks 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 - 40.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pectin
Pectin contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.16g)
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. Reesesticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169628/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.