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Baby food vs. Chewing gum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baby food and Chewing gum different?

  • Baby food is higher than Chewing gum in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin E , and Magnesium.
  • Baby food covers your daily need of Iron 594% more than Chewing gum.

Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Chewing gum types were used in this article.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +21750%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4216.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +21750%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4216.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Water +157.7%
Contains more Other +725%
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Water +157.7%
Contains more Other +725%
Contains more Carbs +31.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1426.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1138.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.137 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1426.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1138.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Chewing gum Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 94.3g Chewing gum
Protein 12.2g 0g Baby food
Fats 4.4g 0.3g Baby food
Carbs 73.4g 96.7g Chewing gum
Calories 379kcal 360kcal Baby food
Sugar 0.87g 66.08g Baby food
Fiber 7.5g 2.4g Baby food
Calcium 733mg 0mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 0mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 0mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 0mg Baby food
Potassium 437mg 2mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 1mg Chewing gum
Zinc 2.4mg 0mg Baby food
Copper 0.334mg 0mg Baby food
Selenium 25.9µg 0.6µg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Baby food
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Baby food
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0mg Baby food
Folate 43µg 0µg Baby food
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg Baby food
Tryptophan 0.158mg Baby food
Threonine 0.4mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.477mg Baby food
Leucine 1.041mg Baby food
Lysine 0.404mg Baby food
Methionine 0.24mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.672mg Baby food
Valine 0.653mg Baby food
Histidine 0.286mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 0.042g Chewing gum
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 0.079g Baby food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 0.137g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby food Chewing gum
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
176%
Baby food
0%
Chewing gum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
0%
Chewing gum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.727g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/nutrients
  2. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.