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Pectin vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pectin and sherbet?

  • Pectin is higher in copper, iron, and fiber, yet sherbet is higher in phosphorus and vitamin B12.
  • Pectin's daily need coverage for copper is 44% more.
  • Pectin has 19 times more iron than sherbet. While pectin has 2.71mg of iron, sherbet has only 0.14mg.
  • The amount of sodium in sherbet is lower.

We used Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Sherbet, orange types 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
3
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 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Contains more IronIron +1835.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +536.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +671.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1271.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77%
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
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%
Sherbet
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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 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
1
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +197.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +266.7%
Contains more FatsFats +566.7%
Contains more WaterWater +659.8%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%

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
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5200%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pectin Sherbet
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Sherbet DV% diff.
Copper 0.42mg 0.028mg 44%
Iron 2.71mg 0.14mg 32%
Fiber 8.6g 1.3g 29%
Carbs 90.4g 30.4g 20%
Calories 325kcal 144kcal 9%
Sodium 200mg 46mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.05g 1.16g 5%
Calcium 7mg 54mg 5%
Phosphorus 2mg 40mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Manganese 0.07mg 0.011mg 3%
Selenium 0µg 1.5µg 3%
Potassium 7mg 96mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.097mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Fats 0.3g 2g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.224mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.027mg 2%
Protein 0.3g 1.1g 2%
Magnesium 1mg 8mg 2%
Choline 7.7mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0.53g 1%
Folate 1µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.023mg 1%
Net carbs 81.8g 29.1g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 24.32g N/A
Zinc 0.47mg 0.48mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.063mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.08g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pectin Sherbet
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
6%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.