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Jelly bean vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Jelly bean and Molasses

  • Jelly bean has less Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Manganese is 65% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, jellybeans and Molasses.

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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.
Jelly bean
Jelly bean
0
:
10
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Calcium +6733.3%
Contains more Iron +3530.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12000%
Contains more Phosphorus +675%
Contains more Potassium +3856.8%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Zinc +480%
Contains more Copper +1639.3%
Contains more Manganese +4271.4%
Contains more Selenium +1518.2%
Jelly bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 2% 2% 4% 7% 2% 10% 5% 6%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Calcium +6733.3%
Contains more Iron +3530.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12000%
Contains more Phosphorus +675%
Contains more Potassium +3856.8%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Zinc +480%
Contains more Copper +1639.3%
Contains more Manganese +4271.4%
Contains more Selenium +1518.2%

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.
Jelly bean
Jelly bean
1
:
4
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11525%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16650%
Jelly bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 3% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Molasses
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11525%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jelly bean
Jelly bean
1
:
3
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Carbs +25.2%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +247.1%
Contains more Other +3200%
Jelly bean
94% 6%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 93.55 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.1 g
Molasses
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Carbs +25.2%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +247.1%
Contains more Other +3200%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jelly bean Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 93.35g 74.73g Jelly bean
Fats 0.05g 0.1g Molasses
Carbs 93.55g 74.73g Jelly bean
Calories 375kcal 290kcal Jelly bean
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 70g 74.72g Jelly bean
Fiber 0.2g 0g Jelly bean
Calcium 3mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0.13mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 2mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 4mg 31mg Molasses
Potassium 37mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 50mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.05mg 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.028mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.035mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 1.1µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.011mg 0.002mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B3 0.008mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.009mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.004mg 0.67mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0g 0.018g Jelly bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.032g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.05g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jelly bean Molasses
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Jelly bean
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.