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Baby ruth vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Baby ruth and Almond joy?

  • Baby ruth is richer in Polyunsaturated fat, yet Almond joy is richer in Fiber, and Iron.
  • Almond joy's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 27% higher.
  • Baby ruth has 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Almond joy. Baby ruth has 2.638g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Almond joy has 1.18g.
  • Almond joy contains less Sugar.

We used Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 19% 22% 48% 0% 0% 48% 19% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.2%
Contains more IronIron +101.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.3%
~equal in Potassium ~254mg

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% 19% 0% 15% 28% 23% 20% 9.7% 7.5% 5.8% 9% 19%
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 2.3% 2.5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 22% 65% 7%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 21.6 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 6.99 g
Other: 1.21 g
4% 27% 60% 8%
Protein: 4.13 g
Fats: 26.93 g
Carbs: 59.51 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.8%
Contains more FatsFats +24.7%
Contains more WaterWater +17.3%
~equal in Carbs ~59.51g
~equal in Other ~1.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 27% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.557 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.638 g
73% 22% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.18 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.26g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Almond joy Opinion
Calories 459kcal 479kcal Almond joy
Protein 5.4g 4.13g Baby ruth
Fats 21.6g 26.93g Almond joy
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Almond joy
Net carbs 62.8g 54.51g Baby ruth
Carbs 64.8g 59.51g Baby ruth
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 43mg Baby ruth
Calcium 47mg 64mg Almond joy
Potassium 249mg 254mg Almond joy
Iron 0.63mg 1.27mg Almond joy
Sugar 54g 48.34g Almond joy
Fiber 2g 5g Almond joy
Copper 0.225mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.72mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 94mg 112mg Almond joy
Sodium 230mg 142mg Almond joy
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Almond joy
Vitamin E 0.93mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.058mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.121mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0.06µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 2.3µg Baby ruth
Folate 12µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Almond joy
Choline 34.9mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 17.59g Baby ruth
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 5.26g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 1.18g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Almond joy
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
12%
Baby ruth
0%
Almond joy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
16%
Almond joy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.49g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond joy
Almond joy contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
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.

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 ruth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167582/nutrients
  2. Almond joy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167562/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.