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Sugar vs. Jelly bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sugar and Jelly bean

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

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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 -98%
    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%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 2% 2% 4% 7% 2% 10% 5% 6%
    Contains less Sodium -98%
    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%

    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.
    Sugar
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    Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.7%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    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%
    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%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.7%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

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

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Sugar Jelly bean
    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 Sugar Jelly bean Opinion
    Net carbs 99.98g 93.35g Sugar
    Fats 0g 0.05g Jelly bean
    Carbs 99.98g 93.55g Sugar
    Calories 387kcal 375kcal Sugar
    Sugar 99.8g 70g Jelly bean
    Fiber 0g 0.2g Jelly bean
    Calcium 1mg 3mg Jelly bean
    Iron 0.05mg 0.13mg Jelly bean
    Magnesium 0mg 2mg Jelly bean
    Phosphorus 0mg 4mg Jelly bean
    Potassium 2mg 37mg Jelly bean
    Sodium 1mg 50mg Sugar
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.05mg Jelly bean
    Copper 0.007mg 0.028mg Jelly bean
    Manganese 0.004mg 0.035mg Jelly bean
    Selenium 0.6µg 1.1µg Jelly bean
    Vitamin B1 0mg 0.004mg Jelly bean
    Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.011mg Sugar
    Vitamin B3 0mg 0.008mg Jelly bean
    Vitamin B5 0mg 0.009mg Jelly bean
    Vitamin B6 0mg 0.004mg Jelly bean

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

    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?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
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    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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/nutrients
    2. Jelly bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167991/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.