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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.
  • 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
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%
Toffee
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 10% 4.5% 1.1% 1% 3.3% 14% 18% 0.26% 4.4%
Contains more IronIron +8933.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +13900%
Contains more ZincZinc +291.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +385.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +628.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.5%
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
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% 0.18% 0% 0% 2% 14% 0.09% 6.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Toffee
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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 0.67% 69% 19% 0% 2% 16% 0.54% 8% 2.1% 14% 7% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.008mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.009mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
1
33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
Toffee
2
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.222 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +89540%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 325kcal 560kcal Toffee
Protein 0.3g 1.07g Toffee
Fats 0.3g 32.75g Toffee
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Toffee
Net carbs 81.8g 64.72g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 64.72g Pectin
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 4mg Toffee
Calcium 7mg 34mg Toffee
Potassium 7mg 51mg Toffee
Iron 2.71mg 0.03mg Pectin
Sugar 63.47g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.003mg Pectin
Zinc 0.47mg 0.12mg Pectin
Phosphorus 2mg 32mg Toffee
Sodium 200mg 135mg Toffee
Vitamin A 3IU 1152IU Toffee
Vitamin A 0µg 319µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg Toffee
Manganese 0.07mg 0.002mg Pectin
Selenium 0µg 0.8µg 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Toffee
Vitamin K 2.8µg Toffee
Folate 1µg 2µg Toffee
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-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Toffee
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%
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 Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.47g)
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.