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Pectin vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pectin and Sorghum syrup

  • Pectin has more Fiber, and Copper, however, Sorghum syrup is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Sorghum syrup covers your daily Manganese needs 63% more than Pectin.
  • Sorghum syrup has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Syrups, sorghum.

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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
Pectin
2
:
8
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup
Contains more Zinc +14.6%
Contains more Copper +223.1%
Contains more Calcium +2042.9%
Contains more Iron +40.2%
Contains more Magnesium +9900%
Contains more Phosphorus +2700%
Contains more Potassium +14185.7%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Manganese +2085.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Pectin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Sorghum syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 143% 72% 24% 89% 2% 12% 44% 200% 10%
Contains more Zinc +14.6%
Contains more Copper +223.1%
Contains more Calcium +2042.9%
Contains more Iron +40.2%
Contains more Magnesium +9900%
Contains more Phosphorus +2700%
Contains more Potassium +14185.7%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Manganese +2085.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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
Pectin
2
:
8
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +630.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6600%
Pectin
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%
Sorghum syrup
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% 0% 25% 36% 2% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +630.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
Pectin
3
:
2
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Water +160.9%
Contains more Other +700%
Pectin
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Sorghum syrup
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Water +160.9%
Contains more Other +700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Sorghum syrup Opinion
Net carbs 81.8g 74.9g Pectin
Protein 0.3g 0g Pectin
Fats 0.3g 0g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 74.9g Pectin
Calories 325kcal 290kcal Pectin
Sugar 74.9g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0g Pectin
Calcium 7mg 150mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 2.71mg 3.8mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 1mg 100mg Sorghum syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 56mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 7mg 1000mg Sorghum syrup
Sodium 200mg 8mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 0.47mg 0.41mg Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.13mg Pectin
Manganese 0.07mg 1.53mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 0µg 1.7µg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pectin
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.155mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.804mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.67mg Sorghum syrup
Folate 1µg 0µg Pectin
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0g Pectin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0g Pectin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pectin Sorghum syrup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.9g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.