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Jelly bean vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Jelly bean and Sugar

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, jellybeans and Sugars, granulated.

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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.
    Jelly bean
    Jelly bean
    9
    :
    1
    Sugar
    Sugar
    Contains more Calcium +200%
    Contains more Iron +160%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +1750%
    Contains more Zinc +400%
    Contains more Copper +300%
    Contains more Manganese +775%
    Contains more Selenium +83.3%
    Contains less Sodium -98%
    Jelly bean
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 2% 2% 4% 7% 2% 10% 5% 6%
    Sugar
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
    Contains more Calcium +200%
    Contains more Iron +160%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +1750%
    Contains more Zinc +400%
    Contains more Copper +300%
    Contains more Manganese +775%
    Contains more Selenium +83.3%
    Contains less Sodium -98%

    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.
    Jelly bean
    Jelly bean
    4
    :
    1
    Sugar
    Sugar
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.7%
    Jelly bean
    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%
    Sugar
    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% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.7%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Jelly bean
    Jelly bean
    3
    :
    1
    Sugar
    Sugar
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Contains more Water +31400%
    Contains more Other +∞%
    Equal in Carbs - 99.98
    Jelly bean
    94% 6%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0.05 g
    Carbs: 93.55 g
    Water: 6.3 g
    Other: 0.1 g
    Sugar
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 99.98 g
    Water: 0.02 g
    Other: 0 g
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Contains more Water +31400%
    Contains more Other +∞%
    Equal in Carbs - 99.98

    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 Sugar
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in price ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Rich in minerals ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Jelly bean Sugar Opinion
    Net carbs 93.35g 99.98g Sugar
    Fats 0.05g 0g Jelly bean
    Carbs 93.55g 99.98g Sugar
    Calories 375kcal 387kcal Sugar
    Sugar 70g 99.8g Jelly bean
    Fiber 0.2g 0g Jelly bean
    Calcium 3mg 1mg Jelly bean
    Iron 0.13mg 0.05mg Jelly bean
    Magnesium 2mg 0mg Jelly bean
    Phosphorus 4mg 0mg Jelly bean
    Potassium 37mg 2mg Jelly bean
    Sodium 50mg 1mg Sugar
    Zinc 0.05mg 0.01mg Jelly bean
    Copper 0.028mg 0.007mg Jelly bean
    Manganese 0.035mg 0.004mg Jelly bean
    Selenium 1.1µg 0.6µg Jelly bean
    Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0mg Jelly bean
    Vitamin B2 0.011mg 0.019mg Sugar
    Vitamin B3 0.008mg 0mg Jelly bean
    Vitamin B5 0.009mg 0mg Jelly bean
    Vitamin B6 0.004mg 0mg Jelly bean

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Sugar
    Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Sugar
    Sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Sugar
    Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Jelly bean
    Jelly bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.8g)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Jelly bean
    Jelly bean is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    ?
    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. Jelly bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167991/nutrients
    2. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.