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After eight vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between after eight and baby ruth

  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for baby ruth is 19% higher.

Food types used in this article are Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 3.9% 0% 21% 0% 0% 0% 0.13% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 14% 22% 24% 75% 20% 40% 30% 46% 14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +261.5%
Contains more IronIron +10.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 19% 0% 15% 28% 23% 20% 9.7% 7.5% 5.8% 9% 19%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 12% 80% 6%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 11.9 g
Carbs: 79.53 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.6 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 CarbsCarbs +22.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +223.4%
Contains more FatsFats +81.5%
Contains more WaterWater +11%
Contains more OtherOther +101.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
60% 27% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.557 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.638 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
After eight Baby ruth
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium 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 After eight Baby ruth DV% diff.
Copper 0.225mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 18%
Saturated fat 8.33g 12.1g 17%
Manganese 0.351mg 15%
Fats 11.9g 21.6g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.557g 14%
Phosphorus 94mg 13%
Sodium 1mg 230mg 10%
Magnesium 43mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 8%
Potassium 249mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 7%
Protein 1.67g 5.4g 7%
Zinc 0.72mg 7%
Choline 34.9mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.93mg 6%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 5%
Carbs 79.53g 64.8g 5%
Calcium 13mg 47mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Fiber 2.4g 2g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Calories 432kcal 459kcal 1%
Iron 0.57mg 0.63mg 1%
Caffeine 4mg 1%
Net carbs 77.13g 62.8g N/A
Sugar 66.6g 54g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.05g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
After eight Baby ruth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
After eight
12%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
After eight
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.6g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
After eight
After eight contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
After eight
After eight is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.77g)
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. After eight - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168766/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.