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Caramel vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Caramel and Baby ruth

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Calcium, however, Baby ruth is higher in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Baby ruth covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 48% more than Caramel.
  • Baby ruth contains 5 times less Vitamin B12 than Caramel. Caramel contains 0.3µg of Vitamin B12, while Baby ruth contains 0.06µg.
  • Caramel has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, caramels and Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +152.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.4%
Contains more IronIron +350%
Contains more CopperCopper +1150%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3090.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.9%
~equal in Sodium ~230mg

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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +745.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +336.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 CarbsCarbs +18.8%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%
Contains more OtherOther +48.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.4%
Contains more FatsFats +166.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
60% 27% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.557 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.638 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +260.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Baby ruth
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Caramel Baby ruth Opinion
Calories 382kcal 459kcal Baby ruth
Protein 4.6g 5.4g Baby ruth
Fats 8.1g 21.6g Baby ruth
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Net carbs 77g 62.8g Caramel
Carbs 77g 64.8g Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 17mg 43mg Baby ruth
Calcium 138mg 47mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 249mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.14mg 0.63mg Baby ruth
Sugar 65.5g 54g Baby ruth
Fiber 0g 2g Baby ruth
Copper 0.018mg 0.225mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.44mg 0.72mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 114mg 94mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 230mg Baby ruth
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.93mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.011mg 0.351mg Baby ruth
Selenium 1.8µg 2.5µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.058mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.121mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.333mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.042mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.06µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.3µg Baby ruth
Folate 4µg 12µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Caramel
Choline 8mg 34.9mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 2.476g 12.1g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 5.557g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 2.638g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Baby ruth
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
15%
Caramel
12%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.624g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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 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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.