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Pectin vs. Tapioca — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pectin and Tapioca different?

  • Pectin is higher in Copper, Fiber, and Iron, however, Tapioca is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Pectin is 45% higher.
  • Pectin has less Saturated Fat.

Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk 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
4
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 8.6% 32% 12% 2.3% 4% 9.5% 35% 16% 0.91% 11%
Contains more IronIron +4416.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +3400%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.5%
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%
Tapioca
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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 2.3% 9.6% 0% 27% 7.5% 33% 1.4% 17% 7.6% 31% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
3% 2% 20% 75%
Protein: 2.88 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 19.56 g
Water: 75.01 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +362.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +860%
Contains more FatsFats +456.7%
Contains more WaterWater +762.2%
Contains more OtherOther +193.3%

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% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.991 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.452 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.061 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4420%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Tapioca Opinion
Calories 325kcal 105kcal Pectin
Protein 0.3g 2.88g Tapioca
Fats 0.3g 1.67g Tapioca
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Tapioca
Net carbs 81.8g 19.56g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 19.56g Pectin
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Pectin
Vitamin D 34IU Tapioca
Magnesium 1mg 12mg Tapioca
Calcium 7mg 105mg Tapioca
Potassium 7mg 133mg Tapioca
Iron 2.71mg 0.06mg Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.012mg Pectin
Zinc 0.47mg 0.35mg Pectin
Phosphorus 2mg 82mg Tapioca
Sodium 200mg 121mg Tapioca
Vitamin A 3IU 160IU Tapioca
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg Tapioca
Vitamin D 0.9µg Tapioca
Manganese 0.07mg 0.007mg Pectin
Selenium 0µg 2µg Tapioca
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.03mg Tapioca
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.143mg Tapioca
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.075mg Tapioca
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.277mg Tapioca
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.033mg Tapioca
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Tapioca
Folate 1µg 4µg Tapioca
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.991g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.452g Tapioca
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.061g Pectin
Tryptophan 0.041mg Tapioca
Threonine 0.13mg Tapioca
Isoleucine 0.173mg Tapioca
Leucine 0.282mg Tapioca
Lysine 0.228mg Tapioca
Methionine 0.073mg Tapioca
Phenylalanine 0.139mg Tapioca
Valine 0.192mg Tapioca
Histidine 0.078mg Tapioca

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pectin Tapioca
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
11%
Tapioca
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
13%
Tapioca

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tapioca
Tapioca contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tapioca
Tapioca is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.941g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Tapioca - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169612/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.