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Pudding vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pudding and pectin different?

  • Pudding is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, pectin is richer in copper, fiber, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pectin is 34% higher.
  • Pectin has less saturated fat.

Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1414.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2042.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +697.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +278.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.47mg

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.
Pudding
12
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% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
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% 0% 0% 2% 14% 0.09% 6.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2560%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +953.3%
Contains more FatsFats +950%
Contains more WaterWater +740.6%
Contains more OtherOther +206.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +360.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8090%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pudding Pectin
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pudding Pectin DV% diff.
Copper 0.111mg 0.42mg 34%
Fiber 0.8g 8.6g 31%
Iron 0.34mg 2.71mg 30%
Carbs 19.64g 90.4g 24%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Phosphorus 87mg 2mg 12%
Calories 120kcal 325kcal 10%
Calcium 106mg 7mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.81g 0.05g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.06mg 7%
Selenium 3.7µg 0µg 7%
Protein 3.16g 0.3g 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Magnesium 20mg 1mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin A 39µg 0µg 4%
Sodium 98mg 200mg 4%
Fats 3.15g 0.3g 4%
Potassium 150mg 7mg 4%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.008mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.819g 0.01g 2%
Choline 11.3mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.01mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.005mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1µg 1%
Manganese 0.097mg 0.07mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 0.09g 1%
Caffeine 2mg 1%
Net carbs 18.84g 81.8g N/A
Sugar 11.96g N/A
Zinc 0.48mg 0.47mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pudding Pectin
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
12%
Pudding
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/nutrients
  2. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/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.