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Baby ruth vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Baby ruth and Chocolate

  • The amount of Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium in Chocolate is higher than in Baby ruth.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Iron 92% more than Baby ruth.
  • Baby ruth contains 10 times more Sodium than Chocolate. While Baby ruth contains 230mg of Sodium, Chocolate contains only 24mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +239.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.5%
Contains more IronIron +1173%
Contains more CopperCopper +356.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +304.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%

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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +252.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.042mg

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% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +620.6%
Contains more FatsFats +44.8%
Contains more OtherOther +40.5%
~equal in Protein ~4.88g
~equal in Carbs ~61.17g

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +71.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Chocolate Opinion
Calories 459kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 5.4g 4.88g Baby ruth
Fats 21.6g 31.28g Chocolate
Net carbs 62.8g 54.17g Baby ruth
Carbs 64.8g 61.17g Baby ruth
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 43mg 146mg Chocolate
Calcium 47mg 56mg Chocolate
Potassium 249mg 559mg Chocolate
Iron 0.63mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 54g 47.9g Chocolate
Fiber 2g 7g Chocolate
Copper 0.225mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.72mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 94mg 206mg Chocolate
Sodium 230mg 24mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0.54mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 2.5µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.025mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.05mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.725mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.297mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.042mg
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 2.3µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 12µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g 0.112g Baby ruth
Choline 34.9mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 18.519g Baby ruth
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 1.092g Baby ruth
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.419g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.