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Jelly bean vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between jelly bean and apples

  • Jelly bean contains less fiber and vitamin C than apples.
  • Apples contain 7 times less sugar than jelly bean. Jelly bean contains 70g of sugar, while apples contain 10.39g.
  • Apples have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apples is 36, while the glycemic index of jelly bean is 80.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, jellybeans and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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%
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
~equal in Iron ~0.12mg
~equal in Copper ~0.027mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.035mg

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%
Apple
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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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +925%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +577.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +240%
Contains more WaterWater +1258.1%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

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 Apple
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jelly bean Apple DV% diff.
Carbs 93.55g 13.81g 27%
Calories 375kcal 52kcal 16%
Fiber 0.2g 2.4g 9%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.6mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.004mg 0.041mg 3%
Potassium 37mg 107mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Selenium 1.1µg 0µg 2%
Sodium 50mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.017mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.18mg 1%
Choline 0mg 3.4mg 1%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.009mg 0.061mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.011mg 0.026mg 1%
Protein 0g 0.26g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.008mg 0.091mg 1%
Magnesium 2mg 5mg 1%
Phosphorus 4mg 11mg 1%
Fats 0.05g 0.17g 0%
Net carbs 93.35g 11.41g N/A
Calcium 3mg 6mg 0%
Iron 0.13mg 0.12mg 0%
Sugar 70g 10.39g N/A
Copper 0.028mg 0.027mg 0%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.04mg 0%
Starch 0.05g 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.035mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.028g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.007g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.051g 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple
Apple 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 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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.