Candies, jellybeans
FDC 167991small (11 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 6 · -3 vs Sweets medianJellybeans score 6 of 100, a Low-band result at rank 44 of 60 sweets, below the category median of 9, with no standout nutrients at the thresholds tracked here since they are essentially flavored sugar shells.
They are eaten by the handful as a sweet rather than incorporated into cooking, with a small piece as the counted unit. They are high in sugars at 70 g per 100 g, one of the more concentrated sugar contents among sweets tracked here; syrups, maple is a same-category option that scores slightly higher.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 375 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 94 g | 34% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 70 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 37 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.13 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 41 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5.5 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 7.7 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 4.1 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0.33 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.01 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0.22 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 167991Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sweets median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
Syrups, mapleDensity 6 vs 6Sugars, mapleDensity 6 vs 6JelliesDensity 6 vs 6Original analysis by NutriVerdict
In the kitchen and how to use it
Jellybeans are small, bean-shaped candies with a firm, chewy gel center and a thin, hard sugar shell, made by repeatedly coating a fruit-flavored gel core in layers of sugar syrup until the shell builds up, hardens, and takes on a glossy finish. They're a classic holiday and snack-bowl candy, especially around Easter, often sorted or mixed by flavor, and are used in candy-making projects, cake and cupcake decorating, party favor bags, or simply eaten by the handful straight from a dish.
Jellybeans keep well at room temperature in a sealed bag or container for months, since their sugar shell and low moisture content resist spoilage the way softer candies can't manage; avoid humid or warm storage, which can make the shells sticky and dull their gloss over time. A small piece (11 g serving) reflects their composition, with 375 calories and 93.6 g of carbohydrate per 100 g, almost all of it from 70 g of sugar per 100 g, so a handful adds up quickly compared to bulkier, less concentrated snacks. They contain essentially no protein or fat, and only a trace amount of fiber, at 0.2 g per 100 g.
Frequently asked questions about candies, jellybeans
How many calories are in jellybeans?
Jellybeans have 375 calories per 100 g, with a single small bean (11 g) contributing a small fraction of that.
How are jellybeans made?
A soft fruit-flavored gel center is built up with repeated layers of sugar syrup to form the candy's signature hard, glossy shell.
Are jellybeans high in sugar?
Yes, they're 70 g of sugar per 100 g, the primary source of their 93.6 g of total carbohydrate.