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Fruit leather vs. Jellies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fruit leather and jellies

  • The amount of vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin K, iron, and vitamin B2 in fruit leather is higher than in jellies.
  • Fruit leather covers your daily need for vitamin C 61% more than jellies.
  • The amount of sodium in jellies is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, fruit leather, pieces and Jellies.

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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 10% 5.4% 14% 28% 57% 5.2% 10% 53% 24% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 2.1% 4.8% 7.1% 3.7% 0.82% 2.6% 3.9% 17% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.7%
Contains more IronIron +294.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1454.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +533.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +575%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%

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 187% 3.5% 11% 0% 11% 23% 1.9% 19% 69% 0% 46% 3% 7%
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 3% 0.3% 0% 0% 0.25% 6% 0.68% 12% 4.6% 0% 0.75% 1.5% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6122.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1060%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5966.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 83% 12%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 82.82 g
Water: 12.3 g
Other: 1.2 g
70% 30%
Protein: 0.15 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 69.95 g
Water: 29.77 g
Other: 0.11 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +13300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.4%
Contains more OtherOther +990.9%
Contains more WaterWater +142%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
50% 10% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +147900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13650%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit leather Jellies Opinion
Calories 359kcal 266kcal Fruit leather
Protein 1g 0.15g Fruit leather
Fats 2.68g 0.02g Fruit leather
Vitamin C 56mg 0.9mg Fruit leather
Net carbs 82.82g 68.95g Fruit leather
Carbs 82.82g 69.95g Fruit leather
Magnesium 14mg 6mg Fruit leather
Calcium 18mg 7mg Fruit leather
Potassium 164mg 54mg Fruit leather
Iron 0.75mg 0.19mg Fruit leather
Sugar 57.58g 51.22g Jellies
Fiber 0g 1g Jellies
Copper 0.171mg 0.011mg Fruit leather
Zinc 0.19mg 0.03mg Fruit leather
Phosphorus 24mg 6mg Fruit leather
Sodium 403mg 30mg Jellies
Vitamin A 58IU 5IU Fruit leather
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Fruit leather
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0mg Fruit leather
Manganese 0.184mg 0.132mg Fruit leather
Selenium 2.7µg 0.4µg Fruit leather
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.001mg Fruit leather
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.026mg Fruit leather
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.036mg Fruit leather
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.197mg Fruit leather
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.02mg Fruit leather
Vitamin K 18.2µg 0.3µg Fruit leather
Folate 4µg 2µg Fruit leather
Choline 12.9mg 10.3mg Fruit leather
Saturated Fat 0.65g 0.005g Jellies
Monounsaturated Fat 1.48g 0.001g Fruit leather
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 0.004g Fruit leather

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fruit leather Jellies
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
29%
Fruit leather
3%
Jellies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Fruit leather
5%
Jellies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jellies
Jellies is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jellies
Jellies contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jellies
Jellies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.645g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellies
Jellies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruit leather - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167540/nutrients
  2. Jellies - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169642/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.