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Brown sugar vs. Jelly bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brown sugar and Jelly bean

  • Jelly bean has less Calcium, and Iron.
  • Brown sugar has 5 times more Iron than Jelly bean. Brown sugar has 0.71mg of Iron, while Jelly bean has 0.13mg.
  • Jelly bean is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sugars, brown 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 0.9% 3.3% 4.9% 9.3% 1.4% 1.7% 6.5% 4.6% 6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +259.5%
Contains more IronIron +446.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~4mg
~equal in Selenium ~1.1µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 2.5% 0.15% 0.54% 0.92% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +925%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
94% 6%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 93.55 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +350%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +370.1%
~equal in Carbs ~93.55g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brown sugar Jelly bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price 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 Brown sugar Jelly bean Opinion
Calories 380kcal 375kcal Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 0g Brown sugar
Fats 0g 0.05g Jelly bean
Net carbs 98.09g 93.35g Brown sugar
Carbs 98.09g 93.55g Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 2mg Brown sugar
Calcium 83mg 3mg Brown sugar
Potassium 133mg 37mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.13mg Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 70g Jelly bean
Fiber 0g 0.2g Jelly bean
Copper 0.047mg 0.028mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.05mg Jelly bean
Phosphorus 4mg 4mg
Sodium 28mg 50mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.064mg 0.035mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 1.1µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.004mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.011mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.008mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.009mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.004mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 0µg Brown sugar
Choline 2.3mg 0mg Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Brown sugar Jelly bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Brown sugar
0%
Jelly bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
4%
Jelly bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar 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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.