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Baby ruth vs. Dove milk chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Baby ruth and Dove milk chocolate

  • Baby ruth has less Calcium, and Iron.
  • Dove milk chocolate covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 36% more than Baby ruth.
  • Dove milk chocolate contains 4 times less Sodium than Baby ruth. Baby ruth contains 230mg of Sodium, while Dove milk chocolate contains 63mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk Chocolate.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +240.4%
Contains more Iron +76.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.6%
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 48% 42% 0% 0% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +240.4%
Contains more Iron +76.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 18% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +334.2%
Contains more Other +27.4%
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Equal in Protein - 5.94
Equal in Carbs - 59.78
5% 22% 65% 7%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 21.6 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 6.99 g
Other: 1.21 g
6% 32% 60%
Protein: 5.94 g
Fats: 31.72 g
Carbs: 59.78 g
Water: 1.61 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Water +334.2%
Contains more Other +27.4%
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Equal in Protein - 5.94
Equal in Carbs - 59.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%
60% 27% 13%
Saturated Fat: 12.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.557 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.638 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 19.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%

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 Dove milk chocolate
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Dove milk chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 62.8g 57.38g Baby ruth
Protein 5.4g 5.94g Dove milk chocolate
Fats 21.6g 31.72g Dove milk chocolate
Carbs 64.8g 59.78g Baby ruth
Calories 459kcal 546kcal Dove milk chocolate
Sugar 54g 55.45g Baby ruth
Fiber 2g 2.4g Dove milk chocolate
Calcium 47mg 160mg Dove milk chocolate
Iron 0.63mg 1.11mg Dove milk chocolate
Magnesium 43mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 94mg Baby ruth
Potassium 249mg Baby ruth
Sodium 230mg 63mg Dove milk chocolate
Zinc 0.72mg Baby ruth
Copper 0.225mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg Baby ruth
Vitamin A 0IU 292IU Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin E 0.93mg Baby ruth
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Dove milk chocolate
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 18mg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g 0.246g Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 19.24g Baby ruth
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Dove milk chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Baby ruth
2%
Dove milk chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
10%
Dove milk chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 cheaper?
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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. Dove milk chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168804/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.