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Jellies vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jellies and brown sugar

  • Jellies contains less calcium and iron than brown sugar.
  • Jellies is lower in sugar.

Food types used in this article are Jellies and Sugars, brown.

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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 4.3% 2.1% 4.8% 7.1% 3.7% 0.82% 2.6% 3.9% 17% 2.2%
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%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1085.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.3%
Contains more IronIron +273.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Zinc ~0.03mg
~equal in Sodium ~28mg

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 3% 0.3% 0% 0% 0.25% 6% 0.68% 12% 4.6% 0% 0.75% 1.5% 5.6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
70% 30%
Protein: 0.15 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 69.95 g
Water: 29.77 g
Other: 0.11 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +2121.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.2%
Contains more OtherOther +309.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jellies Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 266kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Protein 0.15g 0.12g Jellies
Fats 0.02g 0g Jellies
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Jellies
Net carbs 68.95g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 69.95g 98.09g Brown sugar
Magnesium 6mg 9mg Brown sugar
Calcium 7mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 54mg 133mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.19mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Sugar 51.22g 97.02g Jellies
Fiber 1g 0g Jellies
Copper 0.011mg 0.047mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.03mg
Phosphorus 6mg 4mg Jellies
Sodium 30mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Jellies
Manganese 0.132mg 0.064mg Jellies
Selenium 0.4µg 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0mg Jellies
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0mg Jellies
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.197mg 0.132mg Jellies
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Jellies
Folate 2µg 1µg Jellies
Choline 10.3mg 2.3mg Jellies
Saturated Fat 0.005g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 0g Jellies
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0g Jellies
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jellies Brown sugar
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
3%
Jellies
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Jellies
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jellies
Jellies is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellies
Jellies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jellies
Jellies is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
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 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. Jellies - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169642/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.