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Baby ruth vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Baby ruth and Brown sugar

  • Brown sugar has less Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Baby ruth covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 61% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Sugars, brown.

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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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +377.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +378.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +448.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.6%
Contains more IronIron +12.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1037.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more CholineCholine +1417.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.041mg

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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4400%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +421.6%
Contains more OtherOther +168.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.4%

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 Brown sugar
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 459kcal 380kcal Baby ruth
Protein 5.4g 0.12g Baby ruth
Fats 21.6g 0g Baby ruth
Net carbs 62.8g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 64.8g 98.09g Brown sugar
Magnesium 43mg 9mg Baby ruth
Calcium 47mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 249mg 133mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.63mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Sugar 54g 97.02g Baby ruth
Fiber 2g 0g Baby ruth
Copper 0.225mg 0.047mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.72mg 0.03mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 94mg 4mg Baby ruth
Sodium 230mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg 0.064mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg 1.2µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.11mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.132mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.041mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Baby ruth
Folate 12µg 1µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Brown sugar
Choline 34.9mg 2.3mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 0g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0g Baby ruth
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Brown sugar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Baby ruth
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.1g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
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 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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.