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, caffeine, and potassium in chocolate is higher than in baby ruth.
- Chocolate covers your daily need for iron, 92% more than baby ruth.
- Chocolate contains 11 times more caffeine than baby ruth. While chocolate contains 43mg of caffeine, baby ruth contains only 4mg.
- 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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +620.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.63mg | 92% |
| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.225mg | 89% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.351mg | 46% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 12.1g | 29% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 43mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 7g | 2g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 94mg | 16% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 21.6g | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.72mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 4mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 2.638g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 5.557g | 10% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 230mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 249mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.06µg | 7% |
| Choline | 34.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.121mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 2.3µg | 5% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 459kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.93mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.058mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 1.251mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.333mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 5.4g | 1% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 64.8g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 62.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 54g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby ruth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.419g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby ruth is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby ruth is relatively richer in vitamins