Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Baby ruth vs. Whatchamacallit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between Baby ruth and Whatchamacallit

  • Baby ruth has more Copper, while Whatchamacallit has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Whatchamacallit covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 25% more than Baby ruth.
  • Baby ruth contains 2 times more Copper than Whatchamacallit. While Baby ruth contains 0.225mg of Copper, Whatchamacallit contains only 0.12mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Baby ruth is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar and Candies, WHATCHAMACALLIT Candy Bar.

Infographic

Baby ruth vs Whatchamacallit infographic
Infographic link

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 20% 35% 27% 42% 40% 12% 59% 39% 43% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +151.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.7%
Contains more IronIron +79.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.33mg

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 3% 8% 25% 0% 28% 48% 46% 16% 9.2% 46% 11% 14% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +87%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.04mg

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
8% 24% 63% 3% 2%
Protein: 8.04 g
Fats: 23.68 g
Carbs: 63.23 g
Water: 3.04 g
Other: 2.01 g
Contains more WaterWater +129.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.9%
Contains more OtherOther +66.1%
~equal in Fats ~23.68g
~equal in Carbs ~63.23g

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
79% 17% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +47%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +217.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby ruth Whatchamacallit Opinion
Calories 459kcal 494kcal Whatchamacallit
Protein 5.4g 8.04g Whatchamacallit
Fats 21.6g 23.68g Whatchamacallit
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Whatchamacallit
Net carbs 62.8g 61.33g Baby ruth
Carbs 64.8g 63.23g Baby ruth
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 43mg 28mg Baby ruth
Calcium 47mg 118mg Whatchamacallit
Potassium 249mg 303mg Whatchamacallit
Iron 0.63mg 1.13mg Whatchamacallit
Sugar 54g 48.86g Whatchamacallit
Fiber 2g 1.9g Baby ruth
Copper 0.225mg 0.12mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.72mg 0.43mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 94mg 138mg Whatchamacallit
Sodium 230mg 299mg Baby ruth
Vitamin A 0IU 134IU Whatchamacallit
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin E 0.93mg 1.27mg Whatchamacallit
Manganese 0.351mg 0.33mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.11mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.21mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B3 1.251mg 2.47mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B5 0.333mg 0.26mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.04mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.37µg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin K 2.3µg 4.3µg Whatchamacallit
Folate 12µg 18µg Whatchamacallit
Trans Fat 0.05g 0.12g Baby ruth
Choline 34.9mg 25mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g 17.04g Baby ruth
Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g 3.78g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g 0.83g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
21%
Whatchamacallit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Baby ruth
32%
Whatchamacallit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Whatchamacallit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168770/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.