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Baby ruth vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Baby ruth and Twix

  • Baby ruth is higher in Polyunsaturated fat, however, Twix is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 34% higher.
  • Baby ruth has 4 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Twix. While Baby ruth has 2.638g of Polyunsaturated fat, Twix has only 0.628g.
  • Baby ruth has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars.

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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%
Twix
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 32% 16% 30% 66% 29% 45% 26% 36% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +59.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125.5%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72%

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%
Twix
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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 2% 4% 15% 0% 39% 48% 21% 16% 5.8% 41% 14% 20% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68%
Contains more CholineCholine +67%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +143.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.7%
~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
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5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more WaterWater +65.2%
Contains more FatsFats +15%
~equal in Protein ~4.91g
~equal in Carbs ~64.8g
~equal in Other ~1.21g

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
Twix
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84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.628 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +86%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +320.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Twix Opinion
Calories 459kcal 502kcal Twix
Protein 5.4g 4.91g Baby ruth
Fats 21.6g 24.85g Twix
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Twix
Net carbs 62.8g 63.7g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 64.8g
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 43mg 27mg Baby ruth
Calcium 47mg 106mg Twix
Potassium 249mg 186mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.63mg 0.81mg Twix
Sugar 54g 48.25g Twix
Fiber 2g 1.1g Baby ruth
Copper 0.225mg 0.197mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.72mg 1.06mg Twix
Phosphorus 94mg 105mg Twix
Sodium 230mg 198mg Twix
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Twix
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0.74mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg 0.273mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 1.109mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.265mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.025mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 2.3µg 5.6µg Twix
Folate 12µg 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.05g 0.342g Baby ruth
Choline 34.9mg 20.9mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 18.96g Baby ruth
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 2.988g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0.628g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby ruth Twix
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Twix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168768/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.