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Baby ruth vs. Reese's fast break — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Baby ruth and Reese's fast break

  • Baby ruth has more Manganese, while Reese's fast break has more Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Baby ruth covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 19% more than Reese's fast break.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Reese's fast break is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats.

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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 34% 18% 25% 36% 60% 26% 56% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.1%
Contains more IronIron +52.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.3%

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% 2.4% 0% 0% 33% 23% 67% 25% 16% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +225%
~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
9% 23% 62% 4% 2%
Protein: 8.66 g
Fats: 23.42 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +70.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.4%
Contains more OtherOther +83.5%
~equal in Fats ~23.42g
~equal in Carbs ~61.6g

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
38% 42% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +60.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.1%

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 Reese's fast break
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Reese's fast break Opinion
Calories 459kcal 474kcal Reese's fast break
Protein 5.4g 8.66g Reese's fast break
Fats 21.6g 23.42g Reese's fast break
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Reese's fast break
Net carbs 62.8g 58.7g Baby ruth
Carbs 64.8g 61.6g Baby ruth
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 43mg 48mg Reese's fast break
Calcium 47mg 61mg Reese's fast break
Potassium 249mg 284mg Reese's fast break
Iron 0.63mg 0.96mg Reese's fast break
Sugar 54g 53.08g Reese's fast break
Fiber 2g 2.9g Reese's fast break
Copper 0.225mg 0.18mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.72mg 0.94mg Reese's fast break
Phosphorus 94mg 130mg Reese's fast break
Sodium 230mg 330mg Baby ruth
Vitamin A 0IU 40IU Reese's fast break
Vitamin E 0.93mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg 0mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg 0µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.13mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.1mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 3.57mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.42mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.07mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B12 0.06µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 2.3µg Baby ruth
Folate 12µg 39µg Reese's fast break
Trans Fat 0.05g 0g Reese's fast break
Choline 34.9mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 8.23g Reese's fast break
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 8.94g Reese's fast break
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 4.33g Reese's fast break

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Reese's fast break
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
15%
Reese's fast break
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
30%
Reese's fast break

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/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.