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Chocolate ice cream vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate ice cream and Baby ruth

  • Chocolate ice cream is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Baby ruth is richer in Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Baby ruth's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 27% higher.
  • Baby ruth has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, chocolate 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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
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 +131.9%
Contains more IronIron +47.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150.7%
~equal in Potassium ~249mg
~equal in Selenium ~2.5µg

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 2.3% 25% 6% 6% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +383.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +210%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +453.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +55.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 WaterWater +696.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.1%
Contains more FatsFats +96.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.8%
~equal in Other ~1.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 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 -43.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +73.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +543.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate ice cream Baby ruth
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chocolate ice cream Baby ruth Opinion
Calories 216kcal 459kcal Baby ruth
Protein 3.8g 5.4g Baby ruth
Fats 11g 21.6g Baby ruth
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Net carbs 27g 62.8g Baby ruth
Carbs 28.2g 64.8g Baby ruth
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg Baby ruth
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 43mg Baby ruth
Calcium 109mg 47mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 249mg
Iron 0.93mg 0.63mg Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 25.36g 54g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 1.2g 2g Baby ruth
Copper 0.135mg 0.225mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.58mg 0.72mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 107mg 94mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 230mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 416IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 118µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.93mg Baby ruth
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.351mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg 2.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.058mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.121mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.333mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.042mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.06µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.3µg Baby ruth
Folate 16µg 12µg Chocolate ice cream
Trans Fat 0.05g Chocolate ice cream
Choline 22.5mg 34.9mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 6.8g 12.1g Chocolate ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 5.557g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 2.638g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate ice cream 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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
12%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.