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Baby ruth vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baby ruth and Fruit preserves different?

  • Baby ruth is richer in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, while Fruit preserves are higher in Vitamin C.
  • Baby ruth covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 60% more than Fruit preserves.
  • Baby ruth contains 35 times more Vitamin B3 than Fruit preserves. Baby ruth contains 1.251mg of Vitamin B3, while Fruit preserves contain 0.036mg.
  • Fruit preserves are lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Jams and preserves types were used in this article.

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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.
Baby ruth
Baby ruth
9
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1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +975%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.7%
Contains more Potassium +223.4%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains more Manganese +777.5%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Baby ruth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 24% 31% 41% 22% 30% 20% 75% 46% 14%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +975%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.7%
Contains more Potassium +223.4%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains more Manganese +777.5%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%

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.
Baby ruth
Baby ruth
9
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Vitamin E +675%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3375%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1565%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 11
Baby ruth
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%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +675%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3375%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1565%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baby ruth
Baby ruth
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2
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Protein +1359.5%
Contains more Fats +30757.1%
Contains more Other +426.1%
Contains more Water +335.9%
Equal in Carbs - 68.86
Baby ruth
5% 22% 65% 7%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 21.6 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 6.99 g
Other: 1.21 g
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +1359.5%
Contains more Fats +30757.1%
Contains more Other +426.1%
Contains more Water +335.9%
Equal in Carbs - 68.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baby ruth
Baby ruth
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Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14523.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Baby ruth
60% 27% 13%
Saturated Fat: 12.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.557 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.638 g
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14523.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

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 Fruit preserves
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 62.8g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Protein 5.4g 0.37g Baby ruth
Fats 21.6g 0.07g Baby ruth
Carbs 64.8g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Calories 459kcal 278kcal Baby ruth
Sugar 54g 48.5g Fruit preserves
Fiber 2g 1.1g Baby ruth
Calcium 47mg 20mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.63mg 0.49mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 43mg 4mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 94mg 19mg Baby ruth
Potassium 249mg 77mg Baby ruth
Sodium 230mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.72mg 0.06mg Baby ruth
Copper 0.225mg 0.1mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg 0.04mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg 2µg Baby ruth
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0.12mg Baby ruth
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.016mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.076mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.036mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.02mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.02mg Baby ruth
Folate 12µg 11µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Baby ruth
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves
Trans Fat 0.05g Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 12.1g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 0.038g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0g Baby ruth

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.