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Baby ruth vs. Chocolate pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between baby ruth and chocolate pudding

  • Baby ruth has more copper, manganese, vitamin B3, fiber, and magnesium; however, chocolate pudding has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for baby ruth is 55% higher.
  • Chocolate pudding has 12 times less vitamin B3 than baby ruth. Baby ruth has 1.251mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate pudding has 0.108mg.
  • Chocolate pudding is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, instant, prepared with 2% milk.

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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 14% 31% 15% 15% 23% 12% 102% 37% 8.1% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +126.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.2%
Contains more IronIron +57.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +230.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +466.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +121.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +153.2%
~equal in Selenium ~2.3µg

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 2.7% 15% 0% 12% 8.5% 34% 2% 16% 8.8% 39% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1058.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +416.7%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.038mg

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% 2% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 18.89 g
Water: 74.59 g
Other: 1.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1025%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +243%
Contains more WaterWater +967.1%
Contains more OtherOther +19.8%

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
61% 32% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.064 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.561 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +890.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1898.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.2%

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 Chocolate pudding
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Chocolate pudding DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.1g 1.064g 50%
Fats 21.6g 1.92g 30%
Phosphorus 94mg 238mg 21%
Calories 459kcal 105kcal 18%
Copper 0.225mg 0.068mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0.132g 17%
Carbs 64.8g 18.89g 15%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.062mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.557g 0.561g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.31µg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.108mg 7%
Calcium 47mg 104mg 6%
Choline 34.9mg 6%
Fiber 2g 0.4g 6%
Vitamin E 0.93mg 6%
Magnesium 43mg 19mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg 5%
Protein 5.4g 3.15g 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 33IU 4%
Zinc 0.72mg 0.43mg 3%
Iron 0.63mg 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Folate 12µg 5µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.034mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.147mg 2%
Potassium 249mg 168mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Sodium 230mg 284mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.274mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Caffeine 4mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 62.8g 18.49g N/A
Sugar 54g N/A
Selenium 2.5µg 2.3µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.038mg 0%
Trans fat 0.05g N/A
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0%
Threonine 0.139mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0%
Leucine 0.295mg 0%
Lysine 0.239mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.208mg 0%
Histidine 0.082mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Chocolate pudding
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
11%
Chocolate pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
27%
Chocolate pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.036g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167998/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.