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

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What are the main differences between Sorghum syrup and Baby ruth?

  • Sorghum syrup is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, yet Baby ruth is richer in Copper.
  • Baby ruth's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 61% higher.
  • Sorghum syrup has 16 times more Vitamin B6 than Baby ruth. Sorghum syrup has 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, while Baby ruth has 0.042mg.
  • Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium.

We used Syrups, sorghum and Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar types in this comparison.

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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 +219.1%
Contains more Iron +503.2%
Contains more Magnesium +132.6%
Contains more Potassium +301.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Manganese +335.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.9%
Contains more Zinc +75.6%
Contains more Copper +73.1%
Contains more Selenium +47.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 143% 72% 24% 89% 2% 12% 44% 200% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 24% 31% 41% 22% 30% 20% 75% 46% 14%
Contains more Calcium +219.1%
Contains more Iron +503.2%
Contains more Magnesium +132.6%
Contains more Potassium +301.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Manganese +335.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.9%
Contains more Zinc +75.6%
Contains more Copper +73.1%
Contains more Selenium +47.1%

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 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1495.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1151%
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% 25% 36% 2% 49% 155% 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 B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1495.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1151%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +15.6%
Contains more Water +224.7%
Contains more Other +98.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 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 +15.6%
Contains more Water +224.7%
Contains more Other +98.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sorghum syrup Baby ruth Opinion
Net carbs 74.9g 62.8g Sorghum syrup
Protein 0g 5.4g Baby ruth
Fats 0g 21.6g Baby ruth
Carbs 74.9g 64.8g Sorghum syrup
Calories 290kcal 459kcal Baby ruth
Sugar 74.9g 54g Baby ruth
Fiber 0g 2g Baby ruth
Calcium 150mg 47mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 3.8mg 0.63mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 100mg 43mg Sorghum syrup
Phosphorus 56mg 94mg Baby ruth
Potassium 1000mg 249mg Sorghum syrup
Sodium 8mg 230mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 0.41mg 0.72mg Baby ruth
Copper 0.13mg 0.225mg Baby ruth
Manganese 1.53mg 0.351mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.7µg 2.5µg Baby ruth
Vitamin E 0mg 0.93mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.058mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.121mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.333mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.042mg Sorghum syrup
Folate 0µg 12µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Sorghum syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 12.1g Sorghum 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sorghum syrup 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
22%
Sorghum syrup
11%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.1g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.9g)
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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.