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Fudge vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fudge and Baby ruth

  • Fudge is higher in Iron, and Copper, however, Baby ruth is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Baby ruth's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 28% higher.
  • Fudge has 3 times more Iron than Baby ruth. While Fudge has 1.77mg of Iron, Baby ruth has only 0.63mg.
  • Fudge has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Fudge
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
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 +181%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.4%
~equal in Calcium ~47mg
~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.
Fudge
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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% 9.5% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +610.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +64.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +249%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
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2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 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 +18%
Contains more WaterWater +40.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.9%
Contains more FatsFats +107.5%
Contains more OtherOther +27.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 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 -46.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +88.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +607.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Baby ruth Opinion
Calories 411kcal 459kcal Baby ruth
Protein 2.39g 5.4g Baby ruth
Fats 10.41g 21.6g Baby ruth
Net carbs 74.74g 62.8g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 64.8g Fudge
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 36mg 43mg Baby ruth
Calcium 49mg 47mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg 249mg Baby ruth
Iron 1.77mg 0.63mg Fudge
Sugar 73.12g 54g Baby ruth
Fiber 1.7g 2g Baby ruth
Copper 0.329mg 0.225mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 0.72mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 94mg Baby ruth
Sodium 45mg 230mg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 0IU Fudge
Vitamin A 44µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.93mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.422mg 0.351mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 2.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.058mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.121mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.333mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.042mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.06µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.3µg Baby ruth
Folate 4µg 12µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.165g 0.05g Baby ruth
Choline 10mg 34.9mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 6.448g 12.1g Fudge
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 5.557g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 2.638g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge 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
6%
Fudge
12%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.652g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.