Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Baby ruth vs. Chunky bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Significant differences between Baby ruth and Chunky bar

  • The amount of Calcium in Chunky bar is higher than in Baby ruth.
  • Chunky bar contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, NESTLE, CHUNKY Bar.

Infographic

Baby ruth vs Chunky bar infographic
Infographic link

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 +112.8%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 24% 31% 41% 22% 30% 20% 75% 46% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 34% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +112.8%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%

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 A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 0% 15% 28% 24% 20% 10% 9% 8% 6%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +141%
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Fats +27.3%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Equal in Carbs - 60
5% 22% 65% 7%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 21.6 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 6.99 g
Other: 1.21 g
8% 28% 60% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 27.5 g
Carbs: 60 g
Water: 2.9 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Water +141%
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Fats +27.3%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Equal in Carbs - 60

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 12.5
60% 27% 13%
Saturated Fat: 12.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.557 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.638 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 12.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Chunky bar Opinion
Net carbs 62.8g 57.5g Baby ruth
Protein 5.4g 7.5g Chunky bar
Fats 21.6g 27.5g Chunky bar
Carbs 64.8g 60g Baby ruth
Calories 459kcal 475kcal Chunky bar
Sugar 54g 52.5g Chunky bar
Fiber 2g 2.5g Chunky bar
Calcium 47mg 100mg Chunky bar
Iron 0.63mg 0.9mg Chunky bar
Magnesium 43mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 94mg Baby ruth
Potassium 249mg Baby ruth
Sodium 230mg 38mg Chunky bar
Zinc 0.72mg Baby ruth
Copper 0.225mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg Baby ruth
Vitamin E 0.93mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.058mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.121mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg Baby ruth
Folate 12µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0.06µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 2.3µg Baby ruth
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g 0.16g Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 12.5g Baby ruth
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Chunky bar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

People also compare

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
11%
Baby ruth
0%
Chunky bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
7%
Chunky bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Baby ruth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167582/nutrients
  2. Chunky bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167586/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.