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Baby ruth vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Baby ruth and Mounds candy bar

  • Baby ruth has more Vitamin B3, while Mounds candy bar has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Selenium, and Fiber.
  • Mounds candy bar covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 42% more than Baby ruth.
  • Baby ruth contains 5 times more Vitamin E than Mounds candy bar. While Baby ruth contains 0.93mg of Vitamin E, Mounds candy bar contains only 0.19mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Baby ruth is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar.

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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 39% 6.3% 28% 78% 133% 30% 39% 19% 124% 36%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +123.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.9%
Contains more IronIron +231.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +164%
~equal in Phosphorus ~91mg

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 1.3% 0% 3.8% 0% 12% 13% 5.2% 15% 21% 0% 4% 4.5% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +43.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.4%
Contains more FatsFats +23.1%
Contains more WaterWater +29.5%
~equal in Carbs ~58.59g
~equal in Other ~1.16g

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
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1324.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1784.3%

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 Mounds candy bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Mounds candy bar Opinion
Calories 459kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 5.4g 4.6g Baby ruth
Fats 21.6g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 62.8g 54.89g Baby ruth
Carbs 64.8g 58.59g Baby ruth
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 43mg 55mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 47mg 21mg Baby ruth
Potassium 249mg 321mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 0.63mg 2.09mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 54g 46.19g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 2g 3.7g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.225mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 0.72mg 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 94mg 91mg Baby ruth
Sodium 230mg 145mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0.19mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 2.5µg 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.049mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.058mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.277mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.245mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.6µg Baby ruth
Folate 12µg 6µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Mounds candy bar
Choline 34.9mg 11.8mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 20.58g Baby ruth
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 0.39g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0.14g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Mounds candy bar
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
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.48g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/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.