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Corn syrup vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn syrup and Baby ruth

  • The amount of Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E in Baby ruth is higher than in Corn syrup.
  • Baby ruth covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 61% more than Corn syrup.

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

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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 -32.6%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Iron +70.3%
Contains more Magnesium +437.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +754.5%
Contains more Potassium +465.9%
Contains more Zinc +1700%
Contains more Copper +324.5%
Contains more Manganese +251%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 24% 31% 41% 22% 30% 20% 75% 46% 14%
Contains less Sodium -32.6%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Iron +70.3%
Contains more Magnesium +437.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +754.5%
Contains more Potassium +465.9%
Contains more Zinc +1700%
Contains more Copper +324.5%
Contains more Manganese +251%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6155%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6155%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +19.7%
Contains more Water +214.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +202.5%
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
5% 22% 65% 7%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 21.6 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 6.99 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Carbs +19.7%
Contains more Water +214.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +202.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Baby ruth Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 62.8g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 5.4g Baby ruth
Fats 0g 21.6g Baby ruth
Carbs 77.59g 64.8g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 459kcal Baby ruth
Sugar 77.59g 54g Baby ruth
Fiber 0g 2g Baby ruth
Calcium 18mg 47mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.37mg 0.63mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 8mg 43mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 11mg 94mg Baby ruth
Potassium 44mg 249mg Baby ruth
Sodium 155mg 230mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 0.72mg Baby ruth
Copper 0.053mg 0.225mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.1mg 0.351mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.9µg 2.5µg Corn syrup
Vitamin E 0mg 0.93mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.058mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.121mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.333mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.042mg Baby ruth
Folate 0µg 12µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 12.1g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.557g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.638g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Baby ruth
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
1%
Corn syrup
11%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.1g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/nutrients
  2. Baby ruth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167582/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.