Baby ruth vs. Payday — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between baby ruth and payday
- Baby ruth contains less vitamin B3, manganese, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, copper, and vitamin E than payday.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for payday is 37% higher.
- Payday has 3 times less saturated fat than baby ruth. Baby ruth has 12.1g of saturated fat, while payday has 4.806g.
Food types used in this article are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, HERSHEYS, PAYDAY 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +191.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +204.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +159.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +104% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +165.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +472.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +459.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +325% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +148.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.3% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +124.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.251mg | 7.166mg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 12.1g | 4.806g | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.351mg | 0.912mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.557g | 12.467g | 17% |
| Protein | 5.4g | 13.44g | 16% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 1.92mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.235mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 197mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.638g | 4.691g | 14% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 725mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.225mg | 0.325mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 90mg | 11% |
| Folate | 12µg | 51µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.93mg | 2.47mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.72mg | 1.57mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.8g | 7% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 94mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 5.1µg | 5% |
| Fats | 21.6g | 25g | 5% |
| Carbs | 64.8g | 52.88g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.333mg | 0.521mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.02µg | 2% |
| Calories | 459kcal | 490kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.083mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 4mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.19g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 62.8g | 49.08g | N/A |
| Sugar | 54g | 40.32g | N/A |
| Sodium | 230mg | 231mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 34.9mg | 35.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.457mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.879mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.515mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.166mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.687mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.565mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.023g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Payday is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Payday is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.294g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Payday is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Payday is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby ruth contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)