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Maple syrup vs. Jelly bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between maple syrup and jelly bean

  • Jelly bean contains less manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, calcium, vitamin B1, and potassium than maple syrup.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 125% higher.
  • Jelly bean contains 115 times less vitamin B2 than maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while jelly bean contains 0.011mg.
  • The amount of sugar in maple syrup is lower.
  • Maple syrup has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of maple syrup is 54, while the glycemic index of jelly bean is 80.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +473%
Contains more ZincZinc +2840%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8208.6%
Contains more IronIron +18.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.3%

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% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
94% 6%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 93.55 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more WaterWater +414.1%
Contains more OtherOther +370%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Jelly bean DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.035mg 125%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.011mg 97%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.05mg 13%
Calcium 102mg 3mg 10%
Carbs 67.04g 93.55g 9%
Calories 260kcal 375kcal 6%
Magnesium 21mg 2mg 5%
Potassium 212mg 37mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.004mg 5%
Sodium 12mg 50mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.009mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Copper 0.018mg 0.028mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Protein 0.04g 0g 0%
Fats 0.06g 0.05g 0%
Net carbs 67.04g 93.35g N/A
Iron 0.11mg 0.13mg 0%
Sugar 60.46g 70g N/A
Phosphorus 2mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.008mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.004mg 0%
Choline 1.6mg 0mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.007g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Jelly bean
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
24%
Maple syrup
0%
Jelly bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
4%
Jelly bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.