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Baby ruth vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Baby ruth and Italian ice

  • Baby ruth has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Potassium, and Iron than Italian ice.
  • Baby ruth's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 61% more.
  • Italian ice contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared.

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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 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4050%
Contains more IronIron +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +2150%
Contains more ZincZinc +2300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1655%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%

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 1.7% 10% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1110%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6560%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17900%
Contains more FatsFats +107900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +380%
Contains more OtherOther +2320%
Contains more WaterWater +1136.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Italian ice Opinion
Calories 459kcal 53kcal Baby ruth
Protein 5.4g 0.03g Baby ruth
Fats 21.6g 0.02g Baby ruth
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Italian ice
Net carbs 62.8g 13.5g Baby ruth
Carbs 64.8g 13.5g Baby ruth
Magnesium 43mg 0mg Baby ruth
Calcium 47mg 1mg Baby ruth
Potassium 249mg 6mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.63mg 0.09mg Baby ruth
Sugar 54g Italian ice
Fiber 2g 0g Baby ruth
Copper 0.225mg 0.01mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.72mg 0.03mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 94mg 0mg Baby ruth
Sodium 230mg 4mg Italian ice
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Italian ice
Vitamin E 0.93mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg 0.02mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg 0.1µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.005mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.01mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.715mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.005mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.002mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 2.3µg Baby ruth
Folate 12µg 5µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Italian ice
Choline 34.9mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 0g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 0g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Italian ice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.1g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.