Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix VS Molasses

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix	0%	1%	99%
Molasses	0%	0%	100%

Macro Nutrients

	Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix	Molasses	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	16% 461kcal	14% 411kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.44% 0.43g	0.15% 0.14g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.22% 0.071g	0.08% 0.026g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.33% 0.021g	0% 0g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.6% 0.1g	0.42% 0.071g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	99% 128g	81.5% 106g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	146% 106g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	25% 18g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 17g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 41.7g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	32% 12g	0% 0g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	0.76% 0.43g	0% 0g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix	Molasses	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	0.94% 0.011mg	4.84% 0.058mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.54% 0.085mg	0.22% 0.003mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	0.044% 0.007mg	8.24% 1.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.1% 0.16mg	22.8% 1.14mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	1.1% 0.014mg	73% 0.95mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	0.35% 1.4μg	0% 0μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	0% 0mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix	Molasses	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0.99% 9.92mg	29% 291mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	66% 0.6mg	76.7% 0.69mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	48% 3.84mg	83.6% 6.7mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	0.34% 1.4mg	81.7% 343mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	4.3% 0.099mg	94% 2.17mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	0.4% 2.83mg	6.28% 44mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	0.29% 9.92mg	61% 2075mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0% 0μg	46% 25.2μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	19% 283mg	3.5% 52.4mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	6.06% 0.67mg	3.74% 0.41mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.33% 12.3g	0.84% 31g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix VS Molasses per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix versus 5 oz of Molasses to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix vs Molasses:

• 5 ounces of Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix have 30 times more Vitamin B2 than Molasses.
• While 5 oz of Molasses contain 5.1 times more Vitamin B1, 186 times more Vitamin B3, 7.3 times more Vitamin B5 and 67 times more Vitamin B6 than Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix.
• 5 ounces of Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B6
• 5 ounces of Molasses have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2
• Both Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix as well as Molasses have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix vs Molasses:

• 5 ounces of Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix have 5.4 times more Sodium and 1.6 times more Zinc than Molasses.
• While 5 oz of Molasses contain 29.3 times more Calcium, 1.7 times more Iron, 242 times more Magnesium, 21.9 times more Manganese, 15.5 times more Phosphorus, 209.1 times more Potassium and more Selenium than Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix.
• Both Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Molasses contain similar levels of Copper per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix have 1.2 times more Carbohydrate and more Fiber than Molasses.
• Both Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix and Molasses offer comparable quantities of Energy per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Molasses provide inadequate amounts of Fiber
• Both Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix as well as Molasses provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein in five ounces.