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Baby ruth vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between baby ruth and corn syrup

  • The amount of copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin E in baby ruth is higher than in corn syrup.
  • Baby ruth covers your daily saturated fat needs 61% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +437.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +465.9%
Contains more IronIron +70.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +324.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +754.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +251%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16%

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% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6155%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +162.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +202.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.7%
Contains more WaterWater +214.9%

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 Corn syrup
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 Corn syrup DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.1g 0g 55%
Fats 21.6g 0g 33%
Copper 0.225mg 0.053mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 5.557g 0g 14%
Phosphorus 94mg 11mg 12%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.1mg 11%
Protein 5.4g 0g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.009mg 9%
Calories 459kcal 286kcal 9%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Magnesium 43mg 8mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.02mg 8%
Potassium 249mg 44mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.023mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0mg 6%
Zinc 0.72mg 0.04mg 6%
Carbs 64.8g 77.59g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.011mg 4%
Choline 34.9mg 13.3mg 4%
Sodium 230mg 155mg 3%
Folate 12µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.009mg 3%
Iron 0.63mg 0.37mg 3%
Calcium 47mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Selenium 2.5µg 2.9µg 1%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 62.8g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 54g 77.59g N/A
Trans fat 0.05g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.1g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.