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Baby ruth vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Baby ruth and Icing

  • Baby ruth is higher in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, however, Icing is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K.
  • Baby ruth's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 46% higher.
  • Icing has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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%
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +632.4%
Contains more IronIron +293.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +928.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +422.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%

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%
Icing
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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% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +468.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +505.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +1417.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +149.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +465.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +33.1%
Contains more OtherOther +49.4%
Contains more WaterWater +115.6%
~equal in Carbs ~67.89g

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
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +201.4%

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 Icing
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Icing Opinion
Calories 459kcal 418kcal Baby ruth
Protein 5.4g 0g Baby ruth
Fats 21.6g 16.23g Baby ruth
Net carbs 62.8g 67.89g Icing
Carbs 64.8g 67.89g Icing
Magnesium 43mg 1mg Baby ruth
Calcium 47mg 3mg Baby ruth
Potassium 249mg 34mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.63mg 0.16mg Baby ruth
Sugar 54g 63.1g Baby ruth
Fiber 2g 0g Baby ruth
Copper 0.225mg 0mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.72mg 0.07mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 94mg 18mg Baby ruth
Sodium 230mg 184mg Icing
Vitamin E 0.93mg 1.53mg Icing
Manganese 0.351mg 0mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg 0.1µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.01mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.22mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.055mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 2.3µg 13µg Icing
Folate 12µg 8µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g 0g Icing
Choline 34.9mg 2.3mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 2.974g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 4.86g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 7.951g Icing

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Baby ruth Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.126g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.1g)
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 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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.