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Jelly bean vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jelly bean and Marshmallow

  • Marshmallow is richer than Jelly bean in Copper.

Food types used in this article are Candies, jellybeans and Candies, marshmallows.

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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 1.4% 0.9% 0.44% 8.6% 32% 1.1% 3.4% 10% 1% 9.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +640%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +337.5%
Contains more IronIron +76.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +246.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~2mg
~equal in Calcium ~3mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.25% 0.23% 1.5% 0.3% 0.69% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.05%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +875%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +300%
Contains more WaterWater +160.3%
Contains more OtherOther +200%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jelly bean Marshmallow Opinion
Calories 375kcal 318kcal Jelly bean
Protein 0g 1.8g Marshmallow
Fats 0.05g 0.2g Marshmallow
Net carbs 93.35g 81.2g Jelly bean
Carbs 93.55g 81.3g Jelly bean
Magnesium 2mg 2mg
Calcium 3mg 3mg
Potassium 37mg 5mg Jelly bean
Iron 0.13mg 0.23mg Marshmallow
Sugar 70g 57.56g Marshmallow
Fiber 0.2g 0.1g Jelly bean
Copper 0.028mg 0.097mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.05mg 0.04mg Jelly bean
Phosphorus 4mg 8mg Marshmallow
Sodium 50mg 80mg Jelly bean
Manganese 0.035mg 0.008mg Jelly bean
Selenium 1.1µg 1.7µg Marshmallow
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.001mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B2 0.011mg 0.001mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B3 0.008mg 0.078mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B5 0.009mg 0.005mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B6 0.004mg 0.003mg Jelly bean
Folate 0µg 1µg Marshmallow
Choline 0mg 0.1mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0g 0.056g Jelly bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.08g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.047g Marshmallow
Threonine 0.035mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.066mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg Marshmallow

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jelly bean Marshmallow
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%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Jelly bean
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.