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Baby ruth vs. Gumdrop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Baby ruth and Gumdrop?

  • Baby ruth is richer than Gumdrop in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Baby ruth's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 61% more.
  • Baby ruth has 125 times more Vitamin B3 than Gumdrop. While Baby ruth has 1.251mg of Vitamin B3, Gumdrop has only 0.01mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Gumdrop is lower.

We used Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces types 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.
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Iron +57.5%
Contains more Magnesium +4200%
Contains more Phosphorus +9300%
Contains more Potassium +4880%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +1775%
Contains more Manganese +3410%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 24% 31% 41% 22% 30% 20% 75% 46% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 1% 1% 1% 6% 0% 4% 2% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Iron +57.5%
Contains more Magnesium +4200%
Contains more Phosphorus +9300%
Contains more Potassium +4880%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +1775%
Contains more Manganese +3410%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12410%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2675%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +740%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 1% 1% 2% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12410%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2675%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +740%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +599%
Contains more Other +1110%
Contains more Carbs +52.6%
5% 22% 65% 7%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 21.6 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 6.99 g
Other: 1.21 g
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.9 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +599%
Contains more Other +1110%
Contains more Carbs +52.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Gumdrop Opinion
Net carbs 62.8g 98.8g Gumdrop
Protein 5.4g 0g Baby ruth
Fats 21.6g 0g Baby ruth
Carbs 64.8g 98.9g Gumdrop
Calories 459kcal 396kcal Baby ruth
Sugar 54g 58.97g Baby ruth
Fiber 2g 0.1g Baby ruth
Calcium 47mg 3mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.63mg 0.4mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 43mg 1mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 94mg 1mg Baby ruth
Potassium 249mg 5mg Baby ruth
Sodium 230mg 44mg Gumdrop
Zinc 0.72mg 0mg Baby ruth
Copper 0.225mg 0.012mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg 0.01mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg 0.8µg Baby ruth
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.006mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.013mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.01mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.012mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.005mg Baby ruth
Folate 12µg 0µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Gumdrop
Saturated Fat 12.1g 0g Gumdrop
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 0g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Gumdrop
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Baby ruth
1%
Gumdrop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
3%
Gumdrop

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.1g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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)

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. Gumdrop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167989/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.