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Fruit leather vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fruit leather and Baby ruth

  • Fruit leather has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, however, Baby ruth has more Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Fruit leather is 62% higher.
  • Baby ruth has 8 times less Vitamin K than Fruit leather. Fruit leather has 18.2µg of Vitamin K, while Baby ruth has 2.3µg.
  • Baby ruth is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, fruit leather, pieces 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 10% 5.4% 14% 28% 57% 5.2% 10% 53% 24% 15%
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 +19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +207.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +278.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +291.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.8%
~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 187% 3.5% 11% 0% 11% 23% 1.9% 19% 69% 0% 46% 3% 7%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +691.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1151%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +170.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.333mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 83% 12%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 82.82 g
Water: 12.3 g
Other: 1.2 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 +27.8%
Contains more WaterWater +76%
Contains more ProteinProtein +440%
Contains more FatsFats +706%
~equal in Other ~1.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 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 -94.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +275.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +379.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit leather Baby ruth Opinion
Calories 359kcal 459kcal Baby ruth
Protein 1g 5.4g Baby ruth
Fats 2.68g 21.6g Baby ruth
Vitamin C 56mg 0mg Fruit leather
Net carbs 82.82g 62.8g Fruit leather
Carbs 82.82g 64.8g Fruit leather
Magnesium 14mg 43mg Baby ruth
Calcium 18mg 47mg Baby ruth
Potassium 164mg 249mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.75mg 0.63mg Fruit leather
Sugar 57.58g 54g Baby ruth
Fiber 0g 2g Baby ruth
Copper 0.171mg 0.225mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.19mg 0.72mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 24mg 94mg Baby ruth
Sodium 403mg 230mg Baby ruth
Vitamin A 58IU 0IU Fruit leather
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Fruit leather
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.93mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.184mg 0.351mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.7µg 2.5µg Fruit leather
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.058mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.121mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.333mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.042mg Fruit leather
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 18.2µg 2.3µg Fruit leather
Folate 4µg 12µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Fruit leather
Choline 12.9mg 34.9mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 0.65g 12.1g Fruit leather
Monounsaturated Fat 1.48g 5.557g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 2.638g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruit leather 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
29%
Fruit leather
12%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Fruit leather
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.45g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruit leather - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167540/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.