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Pastry vs. Jelly bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pastry and Jelly bean

  • Pastry is higher than Jelly bean in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin K, and Copper.
  • Pastry covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 48% more than Jelly bean.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Jelly bean is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Candies, jellybeans.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +1869.2%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400%
Contains more Potassium +64.9%
Contains more Zinc +960%
Contains more Copper +307.1%
Contains more Manganese +1294.3%
Contains more Selenium +2100%
Contains less Sodium -79.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 2% 2% 4% 7% 2% 10% 5% 6%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +1869.2%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400%
Contains more Potassium +64.9%
Contains more Zinc +960%
Contains more Copper +307.1%
Contains more Manganese +1294.3%
Contains more Selenium +2100%
Contains less Sodium -79.9%

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.
Pastry
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2472.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2472.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +76100%
Contains more Water +34.9%
Contains more Other +900%
Contains more Carbs +107.4%
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
94% 6%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 93.55 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +76100%
Contains more Water +34.9%
Contains more Other +900%
Contains more Carbs +107.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pastry Jelly bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Jelly bean Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 93.35g Jelly bean
Protein 7.3g 0g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 0.05g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 93.55g Jelly bean
Calories 551kcal 375kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 70g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 0.2g Pastry
Calcium 10mg 3mg Pastry
Iron 2.56mg 0.13mg Pastry
Magnesium 16mg 2mg Pastry
Phosphorus 60mg 4mg Pastry
Potassium 61mg 37mg Pastry
Sodium 249mg 50mg Jelly bean
Zinc 0.53mg 0.05mg Pastry
Copper 0.114mg 0.028mg Pastry
Manganese 0.488mg 0.035mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg 1.1µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0mg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.004mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.011mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 0.008mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.009mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.004mg Pastry
Folate 78µg 0µg Pastry
Vitamin K 16.1µg 0µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 0g Jelly bean
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 0g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 0g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry Jelly bean
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
30%
Pastry
0%
Jelly bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
4%
Jelly bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastry
Pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastry
Pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.643g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/nutrients
  2. Jelly bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167991/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.