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Jelly bean vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Jelly bean and Almond joy

  • Jelly bean has less Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Almond joy.
  • Almond joy covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 88% more than Jelly bean.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, jellybeans and Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar.

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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 1.4% 0.9% 3.3% 4.9% 9.3% 1.4% 1.7% 6.5% 4.6% 6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 19% 22% 48% 0% 0% 48% 19% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2033.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +586.5%
Contains more IronIron +876.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2700%

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% 1% 2.5% 0.15% 0.54% 0.92% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 2.3% 2.5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 6%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 93.55 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.1 g
4% 27% 60% 8%
Protein: 4.13 g
Fats: 26.93 g
Carbs: 59.51 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +53760%
Contains more WaterWater +30.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1130%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jelly bean Almond joy Opinion
Calories 375kcal 479kcal Almond joy
Protein 0g 4.13g Almond joy
Fats 0.05g 26.93g Almond joy
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Almond joy
Net carbs 93.35g 54.51g Jelly bean
Carbs 93.55g 59.51g Jelly bean
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Jelly bean
Magnesium 2mg Jelly bean
Calcium 3mg 64mg Almond joy
Potassium 37mg 254mg Almond joy
Iron 0.13mg 1.27mg Almond joy
Sugar 70g 48.34g Almond joy
Fiber 0.2g 5g Almond joy
Copper 0.028mg Jelly bean
Zinc 0.05mg Jelly bean
Phosphorus 4mg 112mg Almond joy
Sodium 50mg 142mg Jelly bean
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Almond joy
Manganese 0.035mg Jelly bean
Selenium 1.1µg Jelly bean
Vitamin B1 0.004mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B2 0.011mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B3 0.008mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B5 0.009mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B6 0.004mg Jelly bean
Saturated Fat 0g 17.59g Jelly bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.26g Almond joy
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.18g Almond joy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jelly bean Almond joy
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
0%
Jelly bean
0%
Almond joy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Jelly bean
16%
Almond joy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.59g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond joy
Almond joy is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Jelly bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167991/nutrients
  2. Almond joy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167562/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.