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Baby ruth vs. Bit-o-honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baby ruth and Bit-o-honey different?

  • Baby ruth has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Choline than Bit-o-honey.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Baby ruth is 33% higher.
  • Baby ruth contains 18 times more Vitamin B3 than Bit-o-honey. While Baby ruth contains 1.251mg of Vitamin B3, Bit-o-honey contains only 0.069mg.
  • Bit-o-honey has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews are the varieties 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.
Baby ruth
Baby ruth
10
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0
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey
Contains more Calcium +34.3%
Contains more Iron +215%
Contains more Magnesium +514.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +235.7%
Contains more Potassium +465.9%
Contains less Sodium -22%
Contains more Zinc +46.9%
Contains more Copper +765.4%
Contains more Manganese +823.7%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%
Baby ruth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 24% 31% 41% 22% 30% 20% 75% 46% 14%
Bit-o-honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 8% 5% 12% 4% 39% 14% 9% 5% 8%
Contains more Calcium +34.3%
Contains more Iron +215%
Contains more Magnesium +514.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +235.7%
Contains more Potassium +465.9%
Contains less Sodium -22%
Contains more Zinc +46.9%
Contains more Copper +765.4%
Contains more Manganese +823.7%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%

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.
Baby ruth
Baby ruth
7
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2
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey
Contains more Vitamin E +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1713%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.06
Baby ruth
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%
Bit-o-honey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 3% 15% 11% 2% 5% 3% 2% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1713%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baby ruth
Baby ruth
2
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3
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey
Contains more Protein +170%
Contains more Fats +188%
Contains more Carbs +24.8%
Contains more Water +18.7%
Equal in Other - 1.31
Baby ruth
5% 22% 65% 7%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 21.6 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 6.99 g
Other: 1.21 g
Bit-o-honey
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Protein +170%
Contains more Fats +188%
Contains more Carbs +24.8%
Contains more Water +18.7%
Equal in Other - 1.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baby ruth
Baby ruth
2
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1
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +439.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +680.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Baby ruth
60% 27% 13%
Saturated Fat: 12.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.557 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.638 g
Bit-o-honey
80% 15% 5%
Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.338 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +439.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +680.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Bit-o-honey Opinion
Net carbs 62.8g 80.69g Bit-o-honey
Protein 5.4g 2g Baby ruth
Fats 21.6g 7.5g Baby ruth
Carbs 64.8g 80.89g Bit-o-honey
Calories 459kcal 375kcal Baby ruth
Sugar 54g 48g Bit-o-honey
Fiber 2g 0.2g Baby ruth
Calcium 47mg 35mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.63mg 0.2mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 43mg 7mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 94mg 28mg Baby ruth
Potassium 249mg 44mg Baby ruth
Sodium 230mg 295mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.72mg 0.49mg Baby ruth
Copper 0.225mg 0.026mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg 0.038mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg 1.3µg Baby ruth
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0.3mg Baby ruth
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.06mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.044mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.069mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.082mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.009mg Baby ruth
Folate 12µg 2µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.06µg
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g 0g Bit-o-honey
Saturated Fat 12.1g 5.5g Bit-o-honey
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 1.03g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0.338g Baby ruth

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Baby ruth Bit-o-honey
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Baby ruth
4%
Bit-o-honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
11%
Bit-o-honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Sugar (difference - 6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
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 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. Baby ruth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167582/nutrients
  2. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/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.