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Baby ruth vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Baby ruth and Toffee

  • Baby ruth has more Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Toffee has more Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Toffee is 42% higher.
  • Baby ruth is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, toffee, 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 10% 4.5% 1.1% 1% 3.3% 14% 18% 0.26% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +975%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +388.2%
Contains more IronIron +2000%
Contains more CopperCopper +7400%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +193.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.3%

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%
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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 0.67% 69% 19% 0% 2% 16% 0.54% 8% 2.1% 14% 7% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.94mg
~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
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33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +404.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1170.9%
Contains more OtherOther +33%
Contains more FatsFats +51.6%
~equal in Carbs ~64.72g

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
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67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.222 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Toffee Opinion
Calories 459kcal 560kcal Toffee
Protein 5.4g 1.07g Baby ruth
Fats 21.6g 32.75g Toffee
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Toffee
Net carbs 62.8g 64.72g Toffee
Carbs 64.8g 64.72g Baby ruth
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 43mg 4mg Baby ruth
Calcium 47mg 34mg Baby ruth
Potassium 249mg 51mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.63mg 0.03mg Baby ruth
Sugar 54g 63.47g Baby ruth
Fiber 2g 0g Baby ruth
Copper 0.225mg 0.003mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.72mg 0.12mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 94mg 32mg Baby ruth
Sodium 230mg 135mg Toffee
Vitamin A 0IU 1152IU Toffee
Vitamin A 0µg 319µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0.94mg Toffee
Manganese 0.351mg 0.002mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg 0.8µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.008mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.068mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 0.029mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.134mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.009mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.11µg Toffee
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.8µg Toffee
Folate 12µg 2µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g 0.674g Baby ruth
Choline 34.9mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 20.565g Baby ruth
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 8.964g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 1.222g Baby ruth
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Toffee
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
11%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.465g)
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?
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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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.