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Baby ruth vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between baby ruth and chocolate ice cream

  • Baby ruth is higher in copper, manganese, and vitamin B3; however, chocolate ice cream is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Baby ruth's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 27% higher.
  • Baby ruth has 6 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate ice cream. While baby ruth has 1.251mg of vitamin B3, chocolate ice cream has only 0.226mg.
  • Chocolate ice cream has less sodium.

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

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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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.9%
Contains more IronIron +47.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67%
~equal in Potassium ~249mg
~equal in Selenium ~2.5µg

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +210%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +453.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +383.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.1%
Contains more FatsFats +96.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.8%
Contains more WaterWater +696.9%
~equal in Other ~1.3g

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +543.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.8%

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 ice cream
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.1g 6.8g 24%
Fats 21.6g 11g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0.41g 15%
Vitamin A 0µg 118µg 13%
Calories 459kcal 216kcal 12%
Carbs 64.8g 28.2g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg 11%
Copper 0.225mg 0.135mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.29µg 10%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.14mg 9%
Sodium 230mg 76mg 7%
Calcium 47mg 109mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.557g 3.21g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.194mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.226mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.554mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0.3mg 4%
Iron 0.63mg 0.93mg 4%
Magnesium 43mg 29mg 3%
Fiber 2g 1.2g 3%
Protein 5.4g 3.8g 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.3µg 2%
Phosphorus 94mg 107mg 2%
Choline 34.9mg 22.5mg 2%
Folate 12µg 16µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.042mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.055mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Zinc 0.72mg 0.58mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 62.8g 27g N/A
Potassium 249mg 249mg 0%
Sugar 54g 25.36g N/A
Selenium 2.5µg 2.5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.05g N/A
Caffeine 4mg 3mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Chocolate ice cream
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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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.
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.