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Corn syrup vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corn syrup and baby ruth

  • The amount of copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin E in baby ruth is higher than in corn syrup.
  • Baby ruth covers your daily saturated fat needs 61% more than corn syrup.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark 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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 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 less SodiumSodium -32.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +437.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +465.9%
Contains more IronIron +70.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +324.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +754.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +251%

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% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6155%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +162.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 +19.7%
Contains more WaterWater +214.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +202.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Baby ruth DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 12.1g 55%
Fats 0g 21.6g 33%
Copper 0.053mg 0.225mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.638g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.557g 14%
Phosphorus 11mg 94mg 12%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.351mg 11%
Protein 0g 5.4g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.121mg 9%
Calories 286kcal 459kcal 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Magnesium 8mg 43mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 1.251mg 8%
Potassium 44mg 249mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.333mg 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.93mg 6%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.72mg 6%
Carbs 77.59g 64.8g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.058mg 4%
Choline 13.3mg 34.9mg 4%
Sodium 155mg 230mg 3%
Folate 0µg 12µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.042mg 3%
Iron 0.37mg 0.63mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 47mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Selenium 2.9µg 2.5µg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 62.8g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 54g N/A
Trans fat 0.05g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup 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
1%
Corn syrup
12%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.1g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.