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Baby ruth vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Baby ruth and Butterscotch

  • Baby ruth is higher than Butterscotch in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Baby ruth's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 50% higher.
  • Butterscotch has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, butterscotch.

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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% 1.2% 0.26% 0.38% 0.33% 2.5% 0.43% 51% 0.13% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1075%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8200%
Contains more IronIron +6200%
Contains more CopperCopper +22400%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%

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.
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% 6% 1.8% 0% 3% 3.7% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 0% 0.75% 0% 0.44%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +656.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62450%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +8225%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +4262.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17900%
Contains more FatsFats +554.5%
Contains more WaterWater +33.1%
Contains more OtherOther +18.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.5%

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +557.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2062.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Butterscotch Opinion
Calories 459kcal 391kcal Baby ruth
Protein 5.4g 0.03g Baby ruth
Fats 21.6g 3.3g Baby ruth
Net carbs 62.8g 90.4g Butterscotch
Carbs 64.8g 90.4g Butterscotch
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 43mg 0mg Baby ruth
Calcium 47mg 4mg Baby ruth
Potassium 249mg 3mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.63mg 0.01mg Baby ruth
Sugar 54g 80.46g Baby ruth
Fiber 2g 0g Baby ruth
Copper 0.225mg 0.001mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.72mg 0.09mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 94mg 1mg Baby ruth
Sodium 230mg 391mg Baby ruth
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0.09mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg 0.001mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg 0.6µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.012mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.016mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.002mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.004mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.3µg Baby ruth
Folate 12µg 0µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Butterscotch
Choline 34.9mg 0.8mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 2.065g Butterscotch
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 0.845g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0.122g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Butterscotch
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
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.035g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.