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Baby ruth vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Baby ruth and Carob

  • Baby ruth has more Manganese, however, Carob is richer in Calcium, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Carob's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 85% more.
  • Baby ruth contains 3 times more Manganese than Carob. Baby ruth contains 0.351mg of Manganese, while Carob contains 0.14mg.
  • Baby ruth contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, carob, unsweetened.

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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 Magnesium +19.4%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +150.7%
Contains more Calcium +544.7%
Contains more Iron +104.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains more Potassium +154.2%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Zinc +390.3%
Contains more Selenium +108%
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 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
Contains more Magnesium +19.4%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +150.7%
Contains more Calcium +544.7%
Contains more Iron +104.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains more Potassium +154.2%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Zinc +390.3%
Contains more Selenium +108%

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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Carob
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.5%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +234.8%
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 1% 32% 0% 2% 25% 42% 20% 45% 30% 16% 35% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.5%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +234.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Water +353.9%
Contains more Protein +50.9%
Contains more Fats +45.2%
Contains more Other +119.8%
5% 22% 65% 7%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 21.6 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 6.99 g
Other: 1.21 g
8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Water +353.9%
Contains more Protein +50.9%
Contains more Fats +45.2%
Contains more Other +119.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1050.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +794.2%
60% 27% 13%
Saturated Fat: 12.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.557 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.638 g
97%
Saturated Fat: 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.295 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1050.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +794.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Carob Opinion
Net carbs 62.8g 52.49g Baby ruth
Protein 5.4g 8.15g Carob
Fats 21.6g 31.36g Carob
Carbs 64.8g 56.29g Baby ruth
Calories 459kcal 540kcal Carob
Sugar 54g 34.11g Carob
Fiber 2g 3.8g Carob
Calcium 47mg 303mg Carob
Iron 0.63mg 1.29mg Carob
Magnesium 43mg 36mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 94mg 126mg Carob
Potassium 249mg 633mg Carob
Sodium 230mg 107mg Carob
Zinc 0.72mg 3.53mg Carob
Copper 0.225mg 0.183mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg 0.14mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg 5.2µg Carob
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Carob
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Carob
Vitamin E 0.93mg 1.57mg Carob
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Carob
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.1mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.178mg Carob
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 1.04mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.75mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.13mg Carob
Folate 12µg 21µg Carob
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.28µg Carob
Vitamin K 2.3µg 7.7µg Carob
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g 0g Carob
Saturated Fat 12.1g 29.018g Baby ruth
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 0.483g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0.295g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Carob
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
22%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.918g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/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.