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Baby ruth vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between baby ruth and taffy (candy)

  • The amount of copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B3, and iron in baby ruth is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Baby ruth covers your daily need for saturated fat, 50% more than taffy (candy).
  • The amount of saturated fat in taffy (candy) is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +487.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8200%
Contains more IronIron +6200%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +242.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.4%

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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +908.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62450%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +8225%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17900%
Contains more FatsFats +548.6%
Contains more WaterWater +44.1%
Contains more OtherOther +426.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.3%

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +563.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2080.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.1%

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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.1g 2.049g 46%
Fats 21.6g 3.33g 28%
Copper 0.225mg 0mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0.121g 17%
Manganese 0.351mg 0mg 15%
Phosphorus 94mg 1mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.557g 0.838g 12%
Protein 5.4g 0.03g 11%
Magnesium 43mg 0mg 10%
Carbs 64.8g 91.56g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.012mg 8%
Sodium 230mg 52mg 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Iron 0.63mg 0.01mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.002mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.004mg 7%
Potassium 249mg 3mg 7%
Choline 34.9mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0.09mg 6%
Zinc 0.72mg 0.21mg 5%
Calcium 47mg 8mg 4%
Folate 12µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0mg 3%
Calories 459kcal 397kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.028mg 3%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.01µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.3µg 2%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 62.8g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 54g 68.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.05g 0.131g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.051g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.