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Baby ruth vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Baby ruth and Molasses

  • Baby ruth has less Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Baby ruth covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 60% more than Molasses.
  • Molasses have less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Molasses.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +462.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +336.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +488%
Contains more IronIron +649.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +335.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +612%

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% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5950%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +162.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1495.2%
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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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +21500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.3%
Contains more WaterWater +212.9%
Contains more OtherOther +172.7%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17265.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5176%
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 Molasses
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Molasses Opinion
Calories 459kcal 290kcal Baby ruth
Protein 5.4g 0g Baby ruth
Fats 21.6g 0.1g Baby ruth
Net carbs 62.8g 74.73g Molasses
Carbs 64.8g 74.73g Molasses
Magnesium 43mg 242mg Molasses
Calcium 47mg 205mg Molasses
Potassium 249mg 1464mg Molasses
Iron 0.63mg 4.72mg Molasses
Sugar 54g 74.72g Baby ruth
Fiber 2g 0g Baby ruth
Copper 0.225mg 0.487mg Molasses
Zinc 0.72mg 0.29mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 94mg 31mg Baby ruth
Sodium 230mg 37mg Molasses
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 2.5µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.041mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.002mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.93mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.67mg Molasses
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Baby ruth
Folate 12µg 0µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Molasses
Choline 34.9mg 13.3mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 0.032g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0.05g Baby ruth
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Molasses
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
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.082g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.