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Reese's pieces vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Reese's pieces and Baby ruth

  • Reese's pieces have more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 than Baby ruth.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for Manganese is 33% more.
  • Reese's pieces contain 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Baby ruth. Reese's pieces contain 6.06mg of Vitamin B3, while Baby ruth contains 1.251mg.
  • Baby ruth contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy 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 +46.8%
Contains more Magnesium +104.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.2%
Contains less Sodium -15.7%
Contains more Zinc +59.7%
Contains more Copper +82.2%
Contains more Manganese +213.4%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 19% 63% 89% 32% 26% 32% 137% 144% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 24% 31% 41% 22% 30% 20% 75% 46% 14%
Contains more Calcium +46.8%
Contains more Magnesium +104.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.2%
Contains less Sodium -15.7%
Contains more Zinc +59.7%
Contains more Copper +82.2%
Contains more Manganese +213.4%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%

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 B1 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.9%
Contains more Folate +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +156.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.93
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 20% 0% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 26% 42% 14% 15%
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 B1 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.9%
Contains more Folate +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +156.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.93

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +130.7%
Contains more Fats +14.7%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Water +599%
Equal in Carbs - 64.8
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 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 +130.7%
Contains more Fats +14.7%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Water +599%
Equal in Carbs - 64.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.3%
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 g
60% 27% 13%
Saturated Fat: 12.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.557 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.638 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's pieces Baby ruth Opinion
Net carbs 56.86g 62.8g Baby ruth
Protein 12.46g 5.4g Reese's pieces
Fats 24.77g 21.6g Reese's pieces
Carbs 59.86g 64.8g Baby ruth
Calories 497kcal 459kcal Reese's pieces
Sugar 53.25g 54g Reese's pieces
Fiber 3g 2g Reese's pieces
Calcium 69mg 47mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.49mg 0.63mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 88mg 43mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 207mg 94mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 359mg 249mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 194mg 230mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 1.15mg 0.72mg Reese's pieces
Copper 0.41mg 0.225mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 1.1mg 0.351mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.8µg 2.5µg Baby ruth
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.93mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.058mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.121mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 1.251mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.333mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.042mg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg 12µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.06µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.3µg Reese's pieces
Trans Fat 0g 0.05g Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 16.42g 12.1g Baby ruth
Monounsaturated Fat 4.46g 5.557g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 2.638g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reese's pieces 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
30%
Reese's pieces
11%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.32g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.