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Apple butter vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Apple butter and Baby ruth

  • Apple butter has less Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Choline, and Vitamin E.
  • Baby ruth covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 60% more than Apple butter.
  • Apple butter has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Fruit butters, apple 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 2.9% 4.2% 8% 12% 27% 1.6% 3.4% 2% 41% 2.2%
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 -93.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +975%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +235.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.6%
Contains more IronIron +103.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1075%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +525%

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 2% 1.3% 1% 0% 2.3% 4.4% 1.4% 2.9% 8.5% 0% 2.3% 0.75% 1.1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1760%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +536.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1546.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +579.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +155.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more CholineCholine +1561.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 56%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 42.47 g
Water: 56.45 g
Other: 0.39 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 WaterWater +707.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1284.6%
Contains more FatsFats +7100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.6%
Contains more OtherOther +210.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 10% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34631.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3040.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apple butter Baby ruth
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Apple butter Baby ruth Opinion
Calories 173kcal 459kcal Baby ruth
Protein 0.39g 5.4g Baby ruth
Fats 0.3g 21.6g Baby ruth
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Apple butter
Net carbs 40.97g 62.8g Baby ruth
Carbs 42.47g 64.8g Baby ruth
Magnesium 4mg 43mg Baby ruth
Calcium 14mg 47mg Baby ruth
Potassium 91mg 249mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.31mg 0.63mg Baby ruth
Sugar 35.3g 54g Apple butter
Fiber 1.5g 2g Baby ruth
Copper 0.08mg 0.225mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.06mg 0.72mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 8mg 94mg Baby ruth
Sodium 15mg 230mg Apple butter
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Apple butter
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Apple butter
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.93mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.315mg 0.351mg Baby ruth
Selenium 0.4µg 2.5µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.058mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.121mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.333mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.042mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 0.9µg 2.3µg Baby ruth
Folate 1µg 12µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Apple butter
Choline 2.1mg 34.9mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 0.053g 12.1g Apple butter
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 5.557g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 2.638g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple butter 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
2%
Apple butter
12%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apple butter
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple butter
Apple butter contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.047g)
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. Apple butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168816/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.