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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.

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

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.