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Pectin vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pectin and Maple syrup

  • Pectin has more Copper, Fiber, and Iron, while Maple syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need of Manganese 123% more than Pectin.
  • The amount of Sodium in Maple syrup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Syrups, maple.

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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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +2363.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1357.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2928.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +212.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4054.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Phosphorus ~2mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1520%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +650%
Contains more FatsFats +400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.8%
Contains more WaterWater +272.3%
Contains more OtherOther +56.7%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +429.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.011g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Maple syrup Opinion
Calories 325kcal 260kcal Pectin
Protein 0.3g 0.04g Pectin
Fats 0.3g 0.06g Pectin
Net carbs 81.8g 67.04g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 67.04g Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 21mg Maple syrup
Calcium 7mg 102mg Maple syrup
Potassium 7mg 212mg Maple syrup
Iron 2.71mg 0.11mg Pectin
Sugar 60.46g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.018mg Pectin
Zinc 0.47mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 2mg
Sodium 200mg 12mg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pectin
Manganese 0.07mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Maple syrup
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.081mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.036mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.002mg Pectin
Folate 1µg 0µg Pectin
Choline 1.6mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.011g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.017g Pectin
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Maple syrup
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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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