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Nougat vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Nougat and Baby ruth?

  • Nougat is higher in Vitamin E , and Fiber, yet Baby ruth is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Baby ruth's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 52% more.
  • Nougat has 3 times more Vitamin E than Baby ruth. While Nougat has 2.77mg of Vitamin E , Baby ruth has only 0.93mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Nougat is lower.

We used Candies, nougat, with almonds and Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar types in this article.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Calcium +46.9%
Contains more Magnesium +34.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.9%
Contains more Potassium +137.1%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +67.9%
Contains more Manganese +15.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.63
Equal in Selenium - 2.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 24% 31% 41% 22% 30% 20% 75% 46% 14%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Calcium +46.9%
Contains more Magnesium +34.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.9%
Contains more Potassium +137.1%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +67.9%
Contains more Manganese +15.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.63
Equal in Selenium - 2.5

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.
Nougat
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +197.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 0% 15% 28% 24% 20% 10% 9% 8% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +197.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +42.6%
Contains more Protein +62.2%
Contains more Fats +1193.4%
Contains more Water +225.1%
Contains more Other +163%
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
5% 22% 65% 7%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 21.6 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 6.99 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Carbs +42.6%
Contains more Protein +62.2%
Contains more Fats +1193.4%
Contains more Water +225.1%
Contains more Other +163%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
60% 27% 13%
Saturated Fat: 12.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.557 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.638 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nougat Baby ruth
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Baby ruth Opinion
Net carbs 89.09g 62.8g Nougat
Protein 3.33g 5.4g Baby ruth
Fats 1.67g 21.6g Baby ruth
Carbs 92.39g 64.8g Nougat
Calories 398kcal 459kcal Baby ruth
Sugar 44.97g 54g Nougat
Fiber 3.3g 2g Nougat
Calcium 32mg 47mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.59mg 0.63mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 32mg 43mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 55mg 94mg Baby ruth
Potassium 105mg 249mg Baby ruth
Sodium 33mg 230mg Nougat
Zinc 0.42mg 0.72mg Baby ruth
Copper 0.134mg 0.225mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.304mg 0.351mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.6µg 2.5µg Nougat
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Nougat
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0.93mg Nougat
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Nougat
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.058mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.121mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.333mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.042mg Baby ruth
Folate 5µg 12µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.06µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Nougat
Saturated Fat 1.667g 12.1g Nougat
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.557g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.638g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nougat Baby ruth
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Nougat
11%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/nutrients
  2. Baby ruth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167582/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.