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Jelly bean vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between jelly bean and dried fruit

  • The amount of vitamin A, copper, potassium, iron, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and phosphorus in dried fruit is higher than in jelly bean.
  • Dried fruit covers your daily vitamin A needs 72% more than jelly bean.
  • Jelly bean has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of jelly bean is 80, while the glycemic index of dried fruit is 31.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, jellybeans and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.

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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 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3040.5%
Contains more IronIron +1946.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1125%
Contains more ZincZinc +680%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1675%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +571.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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 3.3% 60% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3475%
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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +920%
Contains more WaterWater +390.3%
Contains more OtherOther +2470%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jelly bean Dried fruit DV% diff.
Copper 0.028mg 0.343mg 35%
Potassium 37mg 1162mg 33%
Iron 0.13mg 2.66mg 32%
Vitamin E 0mg 4.33mg 29%
Fiber 0.2g 7.3g 28%
Vitamin A 0µg 180µg 20%
Fructose 12.47g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.008mg 2.589mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.004mg 0.143mg 11%
Phosphorus 4mg 71mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.009mg 0.516mg 10%
Carbs 93.55g 62.64g 10%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.235mg 9%
Protein 0g 3.39g 7%
Calories 375kcal 241kcal 7%
Magnesium 2mg 32mg 7%
Calcium 3mg 55mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.011mg 0.074mg 5%
Choline 0mg 13.9mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 3.1µg 3%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.39mg 3%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Sodium 50mg 10mg 2%
Selenium 1.1µg 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.015mg 1%
Fats 0.05g 0.51g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 93.35g 55.34g N/A
Sugar 70g 53.44g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.017g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.074g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.074g 0%
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.078mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jelly bean Dried fruit
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
24%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Jelly bean
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.