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Twix vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Twix and Baby ruth

  • Twix is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Baby ruth is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 34% higher.
  • Twix has 6 times more Vitamin B12 than Baby ruth. While Twix has 0.33µg of Vitamin B12, Baby ruth has only 0.06µg.
  • Baby ruth has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars 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.
Twix
6
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Contains more Calcium +125.5%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.9%
Contains more Zinc +47.2%
Contains more Selenium +72%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.9%
Contains more Copper +14.2%
Contains more Manganese +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 31% 20% 45% 17% 26% 29% 66% 36% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 24% 31% 41% 22% 30% 20% 75% 46% 14%
Contains more Calcium +125.5%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.9%
Contains more Zinc +47.2%
Contains more Selenium +72%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.9%
Contains more Copper +14.2%
Contains more Manganese +28.6%

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.
Twix
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.9%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 15% 0% 2% 39% 48% 21% 16% 6% 20% 42% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.9%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
1
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Contains more Fats +15%
Contains more Water +65.2%
Equal in Protein - 5.4
Equal in Carbs - 64.8
Equal in Other - 1.21
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 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 +15%
Contains more Water +65.2%
Equal in Protein - 5.4
Equal in Carbs - 64.8
Equal in Other - 1.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
0
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Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +320.1%
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.628 g
60% 27% 13%
Saturated Fat: 12.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.557 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.638 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +320.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Baby ruth Opinion
Net carbs 63.7g 62.8g Twix
Protein 4.91g 5.4g Baby ruth
Fats 24.85g 21.6g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 64.8g
Calories 502kcal 459kcal Twix
Sugar 48.25g 54g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 2g Baby ruth
Calcium 106mg 47mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 0.63mg Twix
Magnesium 27mg 43mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 105mg 94mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 249mg Baby ruth
Sodium 198mg 230mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 0.72mg Twix
Copper 0.197mg 0.225mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.273mg 0.351mg Baby ruth
Selenium 4.3µg 2.5µg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Twix
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.93mg Baby ruth
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.058mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.121mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.333mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.042mg Baby ruth
Folate 26µg 12µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.06µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 2.3µg Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.342g 0.05g Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 18.96g 12.1g Baby ruth
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 5.557g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 2.638g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix Baby ruth
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
19%
Twix
11%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Twix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168768/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.