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Jellybeans
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 375 kcal —
- Protein 0 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 93 g 34%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0.2 g 1%
- Sugars 70 g —
- Sodium 50 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.01 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0.01 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.01 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 0 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 3 mg 0%
- Iron 0.13 mg 1%
- Magnesium 2 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 4 mg 0%
- Potassium 37 mg 1%
- Zinc 0.05 mg 0%
- Copper 0.03 mg 3%
- Manganese 0.04 mg 2%
- Selenium 1.1 µg 2%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 375 | 0 g | 93 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × small | 11 g | 41 | 0 g | 10 g | 0 g |
| 1 × large (1 oz) | 28 g | 105 | 0 g | 26 g | 0 g |
| 2 × small | 22 g | 83 | 0 g | 21 g | 0 g |
| ½ × small | 5.5 g | 21 | 0 g | 5.1 g | 0 g |
| 3 × small | 33 g | 124 | 0 g | 31 g | 0 g |
| 4 × small | 44 g | 165 | 0 g | 41 g | 0 g |
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Questions about Jellybeans
How are jellybeans made?
A soft centre is formed from sugar, glucose syrup and starch, then coated in layers of syrup and polished to give the bean its firm, shiny shell.
How should you store jellybeans?
Keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard, away from sunlight. Dampness can make the shells sticky, while heat can soften them.
Can you use jellybeans to decorate cakes and biscuits?
Yes. Press them into icing while it is still soft, or arrange them on buttercream just before serving; moisture can make their colours bleed into pale icing.
Are jellybeans vegetarian or vegan?
Many are made without gelatine, but ingredients such as beeswax or shellac may be used to polish the shells. Recipes differ, so check the ingredients if you avoid animal-derived ingredients.
Are jellybeans a choking risk for young children?
Yes. Their small, firm shape can be difficult for young children to chew safely; keep them away from children who are not yet able to manage small sweets reliably.
How many jellybeans is a usual portion?
A small handful, about 28 g, is a typical portion and provides 105 kcal.
Are jellybeans the same as jelly sweets?
No. Jellybeans have a firmer, polished shell around a chewy centre, while jelly sweets are usually soft and chewy throughout. Jelly sweets contain 350 kcal per 100 g, compared with 375 kcal in jellybeans.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167991 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
