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Baby ruth vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baby ruth and Fruit preserves different?

  • Baby ruth is richer in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, while Fruit preserves are higher in Vitamin C.
  • Baby ruth covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 60% more than Fruit preserves.
  • Baby ruth contains 35 times more Vitamin B3 than Fruit preserves. Baby ruth contains 1.251mg of Vitamin B3, while Fruit preserves contain 0.036mg.
  • Fruit preserves are lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Jams and preserves types were used in this article.

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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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +975%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.4%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains more ZincZinc +1100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +394.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +777.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.1%

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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +675%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3375%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1565%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~11µg

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
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1359.5%
Contains more FatsFats +30757.1%
Contains more OtherOther +426.1%
Contains more WaterWater +335.9%
~equal in Carbs ~68.86g

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
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14523.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%

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 Fruit preserves
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Fruit preserves Opinion
Calories 459kcal 278kcal Baby ruth
Protein 5.4g 0.37g Baby ruth
Fats 21.6g 0.07g Baby ruth
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Net carbs 62.8g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Carbs 64.8g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Magnesium 43mg 4mg Baby ruth
Calcium 47mg 20mg Baby ruth
Potassium 249mg 77mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.63mg 0.49mg Baby ruth
Sugar 54g 48.5g Fruit preserves
Fiber 2g 1.1g Baby ruth
Copper 0.225mg 0.1mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.72mg 0.06mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 94mg 19mg Baby ruth
Sodium 230mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0.12mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg 0.04mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg 2µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.016mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.076mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.036mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.02mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.02mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Baby ruth
Folate 12µg 11µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Fruit preserves
Choline 34.9mg 10.2mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 0.038g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0g Baby ruth
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.09g)
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.