Sorghum syrup vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Sorghum syrup and Pectin
- Sorghum syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Iron, however, Pectin is higher in Fiber, and Copper.
- Sorghum syrup covers your daily Manganese needs 63% more than Pectin.
- Pectin contains 143 times less Potassium than Sorghum syrup. Sorghum syrup contains 1000mg of Potassium, while Pectin contains 7mg.
- Sorghum syrup has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, sorghum and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +9900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2042.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14185.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2085.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +223.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +158.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +630.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +6600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
74.9 g
Water:
22.7 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
0.3 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
90.4 g
Water:
8.7 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +160.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +700% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 290kcal | 325kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.3g |
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| Fats | 0g | 0.3g |
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| Net carbs | 74.9g | 81.8g |
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| Carbs | 74.9g | 90.4g |
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| Magnesium | 100mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 150mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 1000mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 3.8mg | 2.71mg |
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| Sugar | 74.9g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 8.6g |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.42mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 2mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 200mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3IU |
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| Manganese | 1.53mg | 0.07mg |
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| Selenium | 1.7µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.008mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.01mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 13.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.09g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
21%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.9g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)