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Macaroon vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Macaroon and Baby ruth

  • Macaroon has more Fiber, and Selenium, however, Baby ruth is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Macaroon covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 40% more than Baby ruth.
  • Baby ruth has 3 times less Selenium than Macaroon. Macaroon has 6.8µg of Selenium, while Baby ruth has 2.5µg.
  • Baby ruth contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon 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% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
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 IronIron +30.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +172%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +840%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.72mg
~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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +468.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +109.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +283.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 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 +64.5%
Contains more OtherOther +41.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.8%
~equal in Fats ~21.6g
~equal in Carbs ~64.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 -39.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +245.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +225.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Baby ruth Opinion
Calories 460kcal 459kcal Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 5.4g Baby ruth
Fats 22.55g 21.6g Macaroon
Net carbs 56.12g 62.8g Baby ruth
Carbs 61.22g 64.8g Baby ruth
Magnesium 29mg 43mg Baby ruth
Calcium 5mg 47mg Baby ruth
Potassium 123mg 249mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.82mg 0.63mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 54g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 2g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.225mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 0.72mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 94mg Baby ruth
Sodium 241mg 230mg Baby ruth
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.93mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.351mg Baby ruth
Selenium 6.8µg 2.5µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.058mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.121mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.333mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.042mg Macaroon
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.3µg Baby ruth
Folate 3µg 12µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Macaroon
Choline 9.1mg 34.9mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 20.099g 12.1g Baby ruth
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 5.557g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 2.638g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
5%
Macaroon
12%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.