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Chocolate vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate and Baby ruth

  • The amount of Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium in Chocolate is higher than in Baby ruth.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Iron 92% more than Baby ruth.
  • Chocolate contains 5 times more Copper than Baby ruth. While Chocolate contains 1.028mg of Copper, Baby ruth contains only 0.225mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Baby ruth is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +239.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.5%
Contains more IronIron +1173%
Contains more CopperCopper +356.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +304.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%

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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.042mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 FatsFats +44.8%
Contains more OtherOther +40.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.7%
Contains more WaterWater +620.6%
~equal in Carbs ~64.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +71.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Baby ruth Opinion
Calories 546kcal 459kcal Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 5.4g Baby ruth
Fats 31.28g 21.6g Chocolate
Net carbs 54.17g 62.8g Baby ruth
Carbs 61.17g 64.8g Baby ruth
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 146mg 43mg Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 47mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 249mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.63mg Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 54g Chocolate
Fiber 7g 2g Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.225mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.72mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 94mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 230mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Chocolate
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.93mg Baby ruth
Manganese 1.419mg 0.351mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 2.5µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.058mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.121mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.333mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.042mg
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.06µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 2.3µg Chocolate
Folate 12µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.112g 0.05g Baby ruth
Choline 34.9mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 18.519g 12.1g Baby ruth
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 5.557g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 2.638g Baby ruth
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
9%
Chocolate
12%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.419g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is relatively richer in vitamins

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.