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Baby ruth vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Baby ruth and Butterfinger

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B1 in Butterfinger is higher than in Baby ruth.
  • Baby ruth covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 13% more than Butterfinger.
  • Butterfinger has 2 times less Choline than Baby ruth. Baby ruth has 34.9mg of Choline, while Butterfinger has 15mg.
  • Butterfinger contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER 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 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 34% 11% 19% 30% 64% 27% 42% 30% 64% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.6%
Contains more IronIron +25.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16%
~equal in Phosphorus ~97mg
~equal in Sodium ~230mg

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% 34% 0% 30% 14% 50% 22% 16% 5% 5.5% 21% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.2µg

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
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more FatsFats +14.3%
Contains more WaterWater +468.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.5%
Contains more OtherOther +29.8%
~equal in Protein ~5.4g

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
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.164 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.119g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Butterfinger Opinion
Calories 459kcal 459kcal
Protein 5.4g 5.4g
Fats 21.6g 18.9g Baby ruth
Net carbs 62.8g 70.9g Butterfinger
Carbs 64.8g 72.9g Butterfinger
Magnesium 43mg 48mg Butterfinger
Calcium 47mg 36mg Baby ruth
Potassium 249mg 220mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.63mg 0.79mg Butterfinger
Sugar 54g 45.9g Butterfinger
Fiber 2g 2g
Copper 0.225mg 0.193mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.72mg 1mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 94mg 97mg Butterfinger
Sodium 230mg 230mg
Vitamin E 0.93mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.351mg 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 2.5µg 2.9µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.062mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.069mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.04µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.2µg Baby ruth
Folate 12µg 28µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.05g 0.04g Butterfinger
Choline 34.9mg 15mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 9.5g Butterfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 5.119g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 3.164g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Butterfinger
Low Calories diet Equal
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
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (230 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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Butterfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167565/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.