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Mounds candy bar vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mounds candy bar and Baby ruth

  • Mounds candy bar has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Selenium, and Fiber, while Baby ruth has more Vitamin B3.
  • Mounds candy bar covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 42% more than Baby ruth.
  • Mounds candy bar contains 3 times more Iron than Baby ruth. While Mounds candy bar contains 2.09mg of Iron, Baby ruth contains only 0.63mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Baby ruth is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MOUNDS Candy 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 Iron +231.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.9%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +52.8%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +170.1%
Contains more Selenium +164%
Contains more Calcium +123.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 94
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 79% 40% 39% 29% 19% 30% 134% 124% 36%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 24% 31% 41% 22% 30% 20% 75% 46% 14%
Contains more Iron +231.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.9%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +52.8%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +170.1%
Contains more Selenium +164%
Contains more Calcium +123.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 94

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 2% 13% 14% 6% 15% 21% 5% 0% 4%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +23.1%
Contains more Water +29.5%
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +10.6%
Equal in Other - 1.21
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 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 Fats +23.1%
Contains more Water +29.5%
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +10.6%
Equal in Other - 1.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1324.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1784.3%
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
60% 27% 13%
Saturated Fat: 12.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.557 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.638 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1324.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1784.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Baby ruth Opinion
Net carbs 54.89g 62.8g Baby ruth
Protein 4.6g 5.4g Baby ruth
Fats 26.6g 21.6g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 58.59g 64.8g Baby ruth
Calories 486kcal 459kcal Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 54g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 2g Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 47mg Baby ruth
Iron 2.09mg 0.63mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 55mg 43mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 94mg Baby ruth
Potassium 321mg 249mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 230mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 0.72mg Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.225mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg 0.351mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 2.5µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.93mg Baby ruth
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.058mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.121mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.333mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.042mg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg 12µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.3µg Baby ruth
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.58g 12.1g Baby ruth
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 5.557g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 2.638g Baby ruth

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Mounds candy bar Baby ruth
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
7%
Mounds candy bar
11%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.48g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/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.