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Baby ruth vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Baby ruth and Custard

  • Baby ruth is higher in Copper, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Custard is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Baby ruth's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 50% higher.
  • Custard has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole 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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +168.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.3%
Contains more IronIron +85.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +650%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4914.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +195.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +140%

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 0.33% 11% 1.2% 36% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +847.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1050%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +766.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.061mg

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% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.3%
Contains more FatsFats +440%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +268.2%
Contains more OtherOther +26%
Contains more WaterWater +950.8%

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
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +393.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +745.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.2%

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 Custard
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 ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Custard Opinion
Calories 459kcal 122kcal Baby ruth
Protein 5.4g 3.99g Baby ruth
Fats 21.6g 4g Baby ruth
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Custard
Net carbs 62.8g 17.6g Baby ruth
Carbs 64.8g 17.6g Baby ruth
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Baby ruth
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU Custard
Magnesium 43mg 16mg Baby ruth
Calcium 47mg 139mg Custard
Potassium 249mg 207mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.63mg 0.34mg Baby ruth
Sugar 54g 4.82g Custard
Fiber 2g 0g Baby ruth
Copper 0.225mg 0.03mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.72mg 0.51mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 94mg 130mg Custard
Sodium 230mg 84mg Custard
Vitamin A 0IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A 0µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0.06mg Baby ruth
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Custard
Manganese 0.351mg 0.007mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg 6µg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.061mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.132mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.064mg Custard
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.2µg Baby ruth
Folate 12µg 9µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Custard
Choline 34.9mg 11.8mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 2.032g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 1.127g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0.312g Baby ruth
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Custard
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
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.068g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is relatively richer in minerals
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.