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Baby ruth vs. Milky way — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Baby ruth and Milky way?

  • Baby ruth is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Milky way is richer in Calcium.
  • Baby ruth has 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Milky way. Baby ruth has 1.251mg of Vitamin B3, while Milky way has 0.154mg.

We used Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +115%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.3%
Contains more Potassium +100.8%
Contains more Copper +53.1%
Contains more Manganese +138.8%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Calcium +144.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.69
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 24% 31% 41% 22% 30% 20% 75% 46% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 19% 15% 29% 11% 22% 19% 49% 20% 11%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +115%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.3%
Contains more Potassium +100.8%
Contains more Copper +53.1%
Contains more Manganese +138.8%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Calcium +144.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.69

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +712.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +56.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.89
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 0% 15% 28% 24% 20% 10% 9% 8% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 12% 3% 12% 24% 3% 10% 4% 3% 23% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +712.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +56.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.89

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.7%
Contains more Fats +25.4%
Contains more Water +11%
Equal in Carbs - 71.17
Equal in Water - 6.3
Equal in Other - 1.29
5% 22% 65% 7%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 21.6 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 6.99 g
Other: 1.21 g
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Protein +34.7%
Contains more Fats +25.4%
Contains more Water +11%
Equal in Carbs - 71.17
Equal in Water - 6.3
Equal in Other - 1.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +914.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 12.016
60% 27% 13%
Saturated Fat: 12.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.557 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.638 g
83% 15% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.26 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +914.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 12.016

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Milky way Opinion
Net carbs 62.8g 70.17g Milky way
Protein 5.4g 4.01g Baby ruth
Fats 21.6g 17.23g Baby ruth
Carbs 64.8g 71.17g Milky way
Calories 459kcal 456kcal Baby ruth
Sugar 54g 59.69g Baby ruth
Fiber 2g 1g Baby ruth
Calcium 47mg 115mg Milky way
Iron 0.63mg 0.49mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 43mg 20mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 94mg 67mg Baby ruth
Potassium 249mg 124mg Baby ruth
Sodium 230mg 167mg Milky way
Zinc 0.72mg 0.69mg Baby ruth
Copper 0.225mg 0.147mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg 0.147mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg 2µg Baby ruth
Vitamin A 0IU 110IU Milky way
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 31µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0.89mg Baby ruth
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Milky way
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Milky way
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Milky way
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.046mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.103mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.154mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.155mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.014mg Baby ruth
Folate 12µg 4µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.18µg Milky way
Vitamin K 2.3µg 3.6µg Milky way
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g 0.206g Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 12.016g Milky way
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 2.23g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0.26g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Milky way
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Baby ruth
10%
Milky way
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
23%
Milky way

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milky way
Milky way contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/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.