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Baby ruth vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Baby ruth and Pectin

  • Baby ruth is higher in Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, however, Pectin is richer in Fiber, Iron, and Copper.
  • Baby ruth's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 60% higher.
  • Baby ruth has 250 times more Vitamin B3 than Pectin. While Baby ruth has 1.251mg of Vitamin B3, Pectin has only 0.005mg.
  • Pectin has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix.

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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%
Pectin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 2.1% 0.62% 102% 140% 13% 0.86% 26% 9.1% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +571.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3457.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +401.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +330.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13%

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%
Pectin
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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% 0.18% 0% 0% 2% 14% 0.09% 6.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24920%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Pectin
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90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1700%
Contains more FatsFats +7100%
Contains more OtherOther +303.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.5%
Contains more WaterWater +24.5%

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
Pectin
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33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55470%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2831.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Pectin Opinion
Calories 459kcal 325kcal Baby ruth
Protein 5.4g 0.3g Baby ruth
Fats 21.6g 0.3g Baby ruth
Net carbs 62.8g 81.8g Pectin
Carbs 64.8g 90.4g Pectin
Magnesium 43mg 1mg Baby ruth
Calcium 47mg 7mg Baby ruth
Potassium 249mg 7mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.63mg 2.71mg Pectin
Sugar 54g Pectin
Fiber 2g 8.6g Pectin
Copper 0.225mg 0.42mg Pectin
Zinc 0.72mg 0.47mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 94mg 2mg Baby ruth
Sodium 230mg 200mg Pectin
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pectin
Vitamin E 0.93mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg 0.07mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg 0µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.008mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.06mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.005mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.11mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.01mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 2.3µg Baby ruth
Folate 12µg 1µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Pectin
Choline 34.9mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 0.05g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 0.01g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0.09g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Pectin
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
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pectin
Pectin contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.05g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is relatively richer in minerals
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)
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. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/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.