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Pectin vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pectin and Toffee

  • Pectin has more Copper, Fiber, and Iron, while Toffee has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Toffee covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 103% more than Pectin.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pectin is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe.

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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
4
:
6
Toffee
Toffee
Contains more Iron +8933.3%
Contains more Zinc +291.7%
Contains more Copper +13900%
Contains more Manganese +3400%
Contains more Calcium +385.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1500%
Contains more Potassium +628.6%
Contains less Sodium -32.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Pectin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Toffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Contains more Iron +8933.3%
Contains more Zinc +291.7%
Contains more Copper +13900%
Contains more Manganese +3400%
Contains more Calcium +385.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1500%
Contains more Potassium +628.6%
Contains less Sodium -32.5%
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
1
:
9
Toffee
Toffee
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +38300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.008
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.009
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%
Toffee
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +38300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.008
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.009

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
Pectin
2
:
3
Toffee
Toffee
Contains more Carbs +39.7%
Contains more Water +1481.8%
Contains more Protein +256.7%
Contains more Fats +10816.7%
Contains more Other +203.3%
Pectin
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Toffee
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Carbs +39.7%
Contains more Water +1481.8%
Contains more Protein +256.7%
Contains more Fats +10816.7%
Contains more Other +203.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
Pectin
1
:
2
Toffee
Toffee
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1257.8%
Pectin
33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Toffee
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1257.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pectin Toffee
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Toffee Opinion
Net carbs 81.8g 64.72g Pectin
Protein 0.3g 1.07g Toffee
Fats 0.3g 32.75g Toffee
Carbs 90.4g 64.72g Pectin
Calories 325kcal 560kcal Toffee
Sugar 63.47g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0g Pectin
Calcium 7mg 34mg Toffee
Iron 2.71mg 0.03mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 4mg Toffee
Phosphorus 2mg 32mg Toffee
Potassium 7mg 51mg Toffee
Sodium 200mg 135mg Toffee
Zinc 0.47mg 0.12mg Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.003mg Pectin
Manganese 0.07mg 0.002mg Pectin
Selenium 0µg 0.8µg Toffee
Vitamin A 3IU 1152IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 319µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.008mg
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.068mg Toffee
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.029mg Toffee
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.134mg Toffee
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.009mg Pectin
Folate 1µg 2µg Toffee
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Toffee
Vitamin K 2.8µg Toffee
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg Pectin
Trans Fat 0.674g Pectin
Saturated Fat 0.05g 20.565g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 8.964g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 1.222g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pectin Toffee
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
12%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Toffee
Toffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.515g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.