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Baby ruth vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Baby ruth and Heart of palm

  • Baby ruth has more Magnesium, while Heart of palm has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus.
  • Baby ruth covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 60% more than Heart of palm.
  • Baby ruth contains 16 times more Sodium than Heart of palm. While Baby ruth contains 230mg of Sodium, Heart of palm contains only 14mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Heart of palm is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Hearts of palm, raw.

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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 7.1% 5.4% 159% 63% 215% 102% 60% 1.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +330%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +625.3%
Contains more IronIron +168.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +186.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +418.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%

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 27% 4.1% 10% 0% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +86%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1828.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~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
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more FatsFats +10700%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153%
Contains more WaterWater +894.3%
Contains more OtherOther +64.5%

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
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +111040%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2864%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.6%

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 Heart of palm
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Heart of palm Opinion
Calories 459kcal 115kcal Baby ruth
Protein 5.4g 2.7g Baby ruth
Fats 21.6g 0.2g Baby ruth
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Heart of palm
Net carbs 62.8g 24.11g Baby ruth
Carbs 64.8g 25.61g Baby ruth
Magnesium 43mg 10mg Baby ruth
Calcium 47mg 18mg Baby ruth
Potassium 249mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Iron 0.63mg 1.69mg Heart of palm
Sugar 54g 17.16g Heart of palm
Fiber 2g 1.5g Baby ruth
Copper 0.225mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Zinc 0.72mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Phosphorus 94mg 140mg Heart of palm
Sodium 230mg 14mg Heart of palm
Vitamin A 0IU 68IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Heart of palm
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0.5mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.05mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.18mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.9mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Baby ruth
Folate 12µg 24µg Heart of palm
Trans Fat 0.05g 0g Heart of palm
Choline 34.9mg 0mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 0.046g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 0.005g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0.089g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Heart of palm
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
24%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.054g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.