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Kit Kat vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kit Kat and Baby ruth

  • Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Baby ruth is richer in Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 29% more than Baby ruth.
  • Baby ruth has 9 times less Vitamin B12 than Kit Kat. Kit Kat has 0.56µg of Vitamin B12, while Baby ruth has 0.06µg.
  • Baby ruth contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 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 more Calcium +166%
Contains more Iron +58.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Manganese +251%
Equal in Potassium - 249
Equal in Copper - 0.225
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 24% 31% 41% 22% 30% 20% 75% 46% 14%
Contains more Calcium +166%
Contains more Iron +58.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Manganese +251%
Equal in Potassium - 249
Equal in Copper - 0.225

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 B1 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.2%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.2%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.6%
Contains more Fats +20.3%
Contains more Water +328.8%
Equal in Carbs - 64.8
Equal in Other - 1.21
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 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 Protein +20.6%
Contains more Fats +20.3%
Contains more Water +328.8%
Equal in Carbs - 64.8
Equal in Other - 1.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.557
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
60% 27% 13%
Saturated Fat: 12.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.557 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.638 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.557

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Baby ruth Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 62.8g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 5.4g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 21.6g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 64.8g Baby ruth
Calories 518kcal 459kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 54g Kit Kat
Fiber 1g 2g Baby ruth
Calcium 125mg 47mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 0.63mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 37mg 43mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 135mg 94mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 249mg Baby ruth
Sodium 54mg 230mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 0.72mg Baby ruth
Copper 0.22mg 0.225mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.1mg 0.351mg Baby ruth
Selenium 5µg 2.5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 0IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.93mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.058mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.121mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.333mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.042mg Baby ruth
Folate 14µg 12µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.06µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 2.3µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.099g 0.05g Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 17.953g 12.1g Baby ruth
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 5.557g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 2.638g Baby ruth
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat 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
20%
Kit Kat
11%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.853g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.