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Baby ruth vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Baby ruth and M&Ms Peanut

  • M&Ms Peanut is higher than Baby ruth in Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin B12, Folate, and Zinc.
  • M&Ms Peanut's daily need coverage for Copper is 31% higher.
  • Baby ruth has 5 times more Sodium than M&Ms Peanut. While Baby ruth has 230mg of Sodium, M&Ms Peanut has only 50mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies.

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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 49% 31% 31% 44% 168% 48% 81% 6.5% 87% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.4%
Contains more IronIron +84.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64%

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% 4.4% 57% 0% 16% 24% 63% 38% 21% 40% 7.5% 41% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +358.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.063mg
~equal in Choline ~37.3mg

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
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
Contains more WaterWater +181.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.2%
Contains more FatsFats +21%
Contains more OtherOther +10.7%
~equal in Carbs ~60.48g

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
47% 37% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.456 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +45.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31%

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 M&Ms Peanut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Calories 459kcal 515kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 5.4g 9.57g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 21.6g 26.13g M&Ms Peanut
Net carbs 62.8g 56.78g Baby ruth
Carbs 64.8g 60.48g Baby ruth
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 43mg 69mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 47mg 102mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 249mg 347mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 0.63mg 1.16mg M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 54g 50.75g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 2g 3.7g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.225mg 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 0.72mg 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 94mg 190mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 230mg 50mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 0.93mg 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.351mg 0.664mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 2.5µg 4.1µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.063mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.106mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 3.362mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.627mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.09mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.32µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 2.3µg 3µg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 12µg 55µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.05g 0.328g Baby ruth
Choline 34.9mg 37.3mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 12.1g 10.169g M&Ms Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 3.456g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth M&Ms Peanut
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
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.931g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/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.