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Jelly bean vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between jelly bean and butter

  • Jelly bean has less vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B12, vitamin K, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat than butter.
  • Butter covers your daily need for saturated Fat, 252% more than jelly bean.
  • The glycemic index of jelly bean is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, jellybeans and Butter, without salt.

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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%
Butter
Butter
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 7.2% 2.1% 0.75% 5.3% 2.5% 10% 1.4% 0.52% 5.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.2%
Contains more IronIron +550%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +775%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78%
~equal in Magnesium ~2mg
~equal in Selenium ~1µg

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%
Butter
Butter
10
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% 150% 46% 0% 1.3% 7.8% 0.79% 6.6% 0.69% 21% 18% 2.3% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Butter
Butter
3
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +155816.7%
Contains more OtherOther +150%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +162120%
Contains more WaterWater +184.8%

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 Butter
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jelly bean Butter Opinion
Calories 375kcal 717kcal Butter
Protein 0g 0.85g Butter
Fats 0.05g 81.11g Butter
Net carbs 93.35g 0.06g Jelly bean
Carbs 93.55g 0.06g Jelly bean
Cholesterol 0mg 215mg Jelly bean
Magnesium 2mg 2mg
Calcium 3mg 24mg Butter
Potassium 37mg 24mg Jelly bean
Iron 0.13mg 0.02mg Jelly bean
Sugar 70g 0.06g Butter
Fiber 0.2g 0g Jelly bean
Copper 0.028mg 0.016mg Jelly bean
Zinc 0.05mg 0.09mg Butter
Phosphorus 4mg 24mg Butter
Sodium 50mg 11mg Butter
Vitamin A 0IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A 0µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 0mg 2.32mg Butter
Manganese 0.035mg 0.004mg Jelly bean
Selenium 1.1µg 1µg Jelly bean
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.005mg Butter
Vitamin B2 0.011mg 0.034mg Butter
Vitamin B3 0.008mg 0.042mg Butter
Vitamin B5 0.009mg 0.11mg Butter
Vitamin B6 0.004mg 0.003mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Butter
Vitamin K 0µg 7µg Butter
Folate 0µg 3µg Butter
Choline 0mg 18.8mg Butter
Saturated Fat 0g 50.489g Jelly bean
Monounsaturated fat 0g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.01g Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg Butter
Threonine 0.038mg Butter
Isoleucine 0.051mg Butter
Leucine 0.083mg Butter
Lysine 0.067mg Butter
Methionine 0.021mg Butter
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Butter
Valine 0.057mg Butter
Histidine 0.023mg Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jelly bean Butter
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
20%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Jelly bean
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 50.489g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter
Butter 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. Jelly bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167991/nutrients
  2. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.