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Baby ruth vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Baby ruth and Reeses cups

  • Baby ruth is higher in Manganese, however, Reeses cups are richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Reeses cups' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 20% higher.
  • Reeses cups have less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups.

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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 less Sodium -35.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%
Contains more Calcium +66%
Contains more Iron +92.1%
Contains more Magnesium +44.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.3%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.24
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 24% 46% 45% 69% 31% 47% 35% 80% 0% 8%
Contains less Sodium -35.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%
Contains more Calcium +66%
Contains more Iron +92.1%
Contains more Magnesium +44.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.3%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.24

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 E +520%
Contains more Vitamin K +15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Folate +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.11
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 4% 3% 0% 1% 40% 26% 85% 38% 24% 38% 33% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +520%
Contains more Vitamin K +15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Folate +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +17.1%
Contains more Water +385.4%
Contains more Protein +89.6%
Contains more Fats +41.3%
Contains more Other +100.8%
5% 22% 65% 7%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 21.6 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 6.99 g
Other: 1.21 g
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Carbs +17.1%
Contains more Water +385.4%
Contains more Protein +89.6%
Contains more Fats +41.3%
Contains more Other +100.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.5%
60% 27% 13%
Saturated Fat: 12.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.557 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.638 g
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.5 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.5%

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 Reeses cups
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Reeses cups Opinion
Net carbs 62.8g 51.76g Baby ruth
Protein 5.4g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 21.6g 30.53g Reeses cups
Carbs 64.8g 55.36g Baby ruth
Calories 459kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Sugar 54g 47.17g Reeses cups
Fiber 2g 3.6g Reeses cups
Calcium 47mg 78mg Reeses cups
Iron 0.63mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 43mg 62mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 94mg 161mg Reeses cups
Potassium 249mg 343mg Reeses cups
Sodium 230mg 357mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.72mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.225mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0.351mg 0mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg 1.4µg Baby ruth
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0.15mg Baby ruth
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.11mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Folate 12µg 50µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2µg Baby ruth
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g 0g Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 12.1g 10.73g Reeses cups
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 5.5g Reeses cups

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Baby ruth Reeses cups
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.