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Pectin vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pectin and Skittles

  • Pectin has more Fiber, and Iron, while Skittles has more Vitamin C.
  • Skittles covers your daily need of Vitamin C 75% more than Pectin.
  • The amount of Sodium in Skittles are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 14% 1% 7% 3% 1% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 224% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.9%
Contains more Water +127.2%
Contains more Fats +1316.7%
Contains more Other +223.3%
Equal in Carbs - 90.76
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
4% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 90.76 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +57.9%
Contains more Water +127.2%
Contains more Fats +1316.7%
Contains more Other +223.3%
Equal in Carbs - 90.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Skittles Opinion
Net carbs 81.8g 90.76g Skittles
Protein 0.3g 0.19g Pectin
Fats 0.3g 4.25g Skittles
Carbs 90.4g 90.76g Skittles
Calories 325kcal 402kcal Skittles
Sugar 75.92g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0g Pectin
Calcium 7mg 0mg Pectin
Iron 2.71mg 0mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg Pectin
Phosphorus 2mg Pectin
Potassium 7mg Pectin
Sodium 200mg 15mg Skittles
Zinc 0.47mg Pectin
Copper 0.42mg Pectin
Manganese 0.07mg Pectin
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pectin
Vitamin C 0mg 67.1mg Skittles
Vitamin B1 0.008mg Pectin
Vitamin B2 0.06mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.005mg Pectin
Vitamin B5 0.11mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.01mg Pectin
Folate 1µg Pectin
Trans Fat 0.074g Pectin
Saturated Fat 0.05g 4.115g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Pectin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Pectin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Skittles
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pectin
Pectin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pectin
Pectin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Skittles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168840/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.