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Jelly bean vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Jelly bean and Mars

  • The amount of Iron, Calcium, and Fiber in Mars is higher than in Jelly bean.
  • Mars covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 58% more than Jelly bean.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, jellybeans and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.

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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 less Sodium -63.2%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +561.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 2% 2% 4% 7% 2% 10% 5% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +561.5%

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.
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Mars
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 3% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +29.2%
Contains more Water +270.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +38540%
Contains more Other +2200%
94% 6%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 93.55 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.1 g
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Carbs +29.2%
Contains more Water +270.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +38540%
Contains more Other +2200%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jelly bean Mars
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jelly bean Mars Opinion
Net carbs 93.35g 70.4g Jelly bean
Protein 0g 4.28g Mars
Fats 0.05g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 93.55g 72.4g Jelly bean
Calories 375kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 70g 58.94g Mars
Fiber 0.2g 2g Mars
Calcium 3mg 90mg Mars
Iron 0.13mg 0.86mg Mars
Magnesium 2mg Jelly bean
Phosphorus 4mg Jelly bean
Potassium 37mg Jelly bean
Sodium 50mg 136mg Jelly bean
Zinc 0.05mg Jelly bean
Copper 0.028mg Jelly bean
Manganese 0.035mg Jelly bean
Selenium 1.1µg Jelly bean
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.004mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B2 0.011mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B3 0.008mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B5 0.009mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B6 0.004mg Jelly bean
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Jelly bean
Trans Fat 0.131g Jelly bean
Saturated Fat 0g 11.651g Jelly bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jelly bean Mars
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
0%
Jelly bean
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Jelly bean
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mars
Mars is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Jelly bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167991/nutrients
  2. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.