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Butter vs. Jelly bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Butter and Jelly bean

  • Jelly bean has less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Butter.
  • Butter covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 252% more than Jelly bean.
  • Jelly bean has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Butter, without salt 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 more Calcium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Manganese +775%
Equal in Magnesium - 2
Equal in Selenium - 1.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 2% 2% 4% 7% 2% 10% 5% 6%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Manganese +775%
Equal in Magnesium - 2
Equal in Selenium - 1.1

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.
Butter
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1122.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1122.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +162120%
Contains more Water +184.8%
Contains more Carbs +155816.7%
Contains more Other +150%
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
94% 6%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 93.55 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +162120%
Contains more Water +184.8%
Contains more Carbs +155816.7%
Contains more Other +150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Jelly bean Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 93.35g Jelly bean
Protein 0.85g 0g Butter
Fats 81.11g 0.05g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 93.55g Jelly bean
Calories 717kcal 375kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g 70g Butter
Fiber 0g 0.2g Jelly bean
Calcium 24mg 3mg Butter
Iron 0.02mg 0.13mg Jelly bean
Magnesium 2mg 2mg
Phosphorus 24mg 4mg Butter
Potassium 24mg 37mg Jelly bean
Sodium 11mg 50mg Butter
Zinc 0.09mg 0.05mg Butter
Copper 0.016mg 0.028mg Jelly bean
Manganese 0.004mg 0.035mg Jelly bean
Selenium 1µg 1.1µg Jelly bean
Vitamin A 2499IU 0IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg 0µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0mg Butter
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.004mg Butter
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.011mg Butter
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 0.008mg Butter
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.009mg Butter
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.004mg Jelly bean
Folate 3µg 0µg Butter
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Butter
Vitamin K 7µg 0µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg Butter
Threonine 0.038mg Butter
Isoleucine 0.051mg Butter
Leucine 0.083mg Butter
Lysine 0.067mg Butter
Methionine 0.021mg Butter
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Butter
Valine 0.057mg Butter
Histidine 0.023mg Butter
Cholesterol 215mg 0mg Jelly bean
Saturated Fat 50.489g 0g Jelly bean
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 0g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 0g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter 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
21%
Butter
0%
Jelly bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
4%
Jelly bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 50.489g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter
Butter is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.