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Baby ruth vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between baby ruth and reeses cups

  • Baby ruth is higher in manganese; however, reeses cups are richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, iron, fiber, and vitamin B5.
  • Reeses cups' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 20% higher.
  • Reeses cups have less saturated fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups.

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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 44% 23% 30% 45% 80% 35% 69% 47% 0% 7.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.8%
Contains more IronIron +92.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.24mg

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% 5.7% 3% 0% 40% 25% 84% 37% 23% 33% 5% 38% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +520%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +258.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +316.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.11mg
~equal in Choline ~35.4mg

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
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.1%
Contains more WaterWater +385.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.6%
Contains more FatsFats +41.3%
Contains more OtherOther +100.8%

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
37% 45% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.73 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.5 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +135.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.5%

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 Reeses cups
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Reeses cups DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 4.49mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 5.5g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 5.557g 13.1g 19%
Manganese 0.351mg 0mg 15%
Fats 21.6g 30.53g 14%
Folate 12µg 50µg 10%
Protein 5.4g 10.24g 10%
Phosphorus 94mg 161mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.16mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.26µg 8%
Iron 0.63mg 1.21mg 7%
Sodium 230mg 357mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.62mg 6%
Saturated fat 12.1g 10.73g 6%
Fiber 2g 3.6g 6%
Zinc 0.72mg 1.28mg 5%
Magnesium 43mg 62mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0.15mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.1mg 4%
Potassium 249mg 343mg 3%
Calcium 47mg 78mg 3%
Carbs 64.8g 55.36g 3%
Calories 459kcal 515kcal 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Selenium 2.5µg 1.4µg 2%
Copper 0.225mg 0.24mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.11mg 1%
Caffeine 4mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 62.8g 51.76g N/A
Sugar 54g 47.17g N/A
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.05g 0g N/A
Choline 34.9mg 35.4mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Reeses cups
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
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.