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Baby ruth vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Baby ruth and Sugar substitute

  • Baby ruth has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Potassium, and Iron, however, Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily Calcium needs 83% more than Baby ruth.
  • Sugar substitute has 32 times less Copper than Baby ruth. Baby ruth has 0.225mg of Copper, while Sugar substitute has 0.007mg.
  • Baby ruth contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +616.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +538.5%
Contains more IronIron +293.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +3114.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1075%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1495.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1770.2%

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% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +162.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.8%
Contains more WaterWater +30.8%
Contains more OtherOther +233.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Sugar substitute Opinion
Calories 459kcal 347kcal Baby ruth
Protein 5.4g 2.06g Baby ruth
Fats 21.6g 0g Baby ruth
Net carbs 62.8g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Carbs 64.8g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Magnesium 43mg 6mg Baby ruth
Calcium 47mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 249mg 39mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.63mg 0.16mg Baby ruth
Sugar 54g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 2g 0.6g Baby ruth
Copper 0.225mg 0.007mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.72mg 0.04mg Baby ruth
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 94mg 8mg Baby ruth
Sodium 230mg 572mg Baby ruth
Vitamin E 0.93mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg 0.022mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.015mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.015mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.08mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.015mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0.06µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 2.3µg Baby ruth
Folate 12µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Sugar substitute
Choline 34.9mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Sugar substitute
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.