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

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Important differences between baby ruth and reese's pieces

  • Reese's pieces have more manganese, vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, folate, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5 than baby ruth.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for manganese is 33% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy.

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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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +213.4%

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 0% 0% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +384.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +156.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +358.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.99mg
~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
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more WaterWater +599%
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.7%
Contains more FatsFats +14.7%
Contains more OtherOther +57.9%
~equal in Carbs ~59.86g

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
72% 20% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.3%

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 Reese's pieces
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Reese's pieces DV% diff.
Manganese 0.351mg 1.1mg 33%
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 6.06mg 30%
Copper 0.225mg 0.41mg 21%
Saturated fat 12.1g 16.42g 20%
Phosphorus 94mg 207mg 16%
Protein 5.4g 12.46g 14%
Magnesium 43mg 88mg 11%
Folate 12µg 55µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.18mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.22mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.61mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.11mg 5%
Fats 21.6g 24.77g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 1.88g 5%
Zinc 0.72mg 1.15mg 4%
Fiber 2g 3g 4%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 5.9µg 3%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.8µg 3%
Potassium 249mg 359mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.557g 4.46g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.11µg 2%
Calories 459kcal 497kcal 2%
Sodium 230mg 194mg 2%
Iron 0.63mg 0.49mg 2%
Calcium 47mg 69mg 2%
Carbs 64.8g 59.86g 2%
Choline 34.9mg 28.7mg 1%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 62.8g 56.86g N/A
Sugar 54g 53.25g N/A
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0.99mg 0%
Trans fat 0.05g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Baby ruth Reese's pieces
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
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.32g)
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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.