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Fruitcake vs. Jelly bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fruitcake and Jelly bean different?

  • Fruitcake is higher than Jelly bean in Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E .
  • Fruitcake covers your daily need of Iron 24% more than Jelly bean.
  • Jelly bean is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Candies, jellybeans types were used in this article.

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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 +1000%
Contains more Iron +1492.3%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1200%
Contains more Potassium +313.5%
Contains more Zinc +440%
Contains more Copper +78.6%
Contains more Manganese +528.6%
Contains more Selenium +81.8%
Contains less Sodium -50.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 2% 2% 4% 7% 2% 10% 5% 6%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +1492.3%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1200%
Contains more Potassium +313.5%
Contains more Zinc +440%
Contains more Copper +78.6%
Contains more Manganese +528.6%
Contains more Selenium +81.8%
Contains less Sodium -50.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1050%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1050%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +18100%
Contains more Water +301.6%
Contains more Other +1000%
Contains more Carbs +51.9%
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 +18100%
Contains more Water +301.6%
Contains more Other +1000%
Contains more Carbs +51.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Jelly bean Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 93.35g Jelly bean
Protein 2.9g 0g Fruitcake
Fats 9.1g 0.05g Fruitcake
Carbs 61.6g 93.55g Jelly bean
Calories 324kcal 375kcal Jelly bean
Sugar 27.42g 70g Fruitcake
Fiber 3.7g 0.2g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 3mg Fruitcake
Iron 2.07mg 0.13mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 16mg 2mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 52mg 4mg Fruitcake
Potassium 153mg 37mg Fruitcake
Sodium 101mg 50mg Jelly bean
Zinc 0.27mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Copper 0.05mg 0.028mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.22mg 0.035mg Fruitcake
Selenium 2µg 1.1µg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.004mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.011mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.008mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.009mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.004mg Fruitcake
Folate 20µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Jelly bean
Saturated Fat 1.048g 0g Jelly bean
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 0g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
10%
Fruitcake
0%
Jelly bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
4%
Jelly bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.048g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake 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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.