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Italian ice vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Italian ice and Baby ruth

  • Baby ruth has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Potassium, and Iron than Italian ice.
  • Baby ruth's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 61% more.
  • Italian ice contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared 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 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
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 -98.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4050%
Contains more IronIron +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +2150%
Contains more ZincZinc +2300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1655%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%

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 1.7% 10% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1110%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6560%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 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 +1136.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17900%
Contains more FatsFats +107900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +380%
Contains more OtherOther +2320%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Baby ruth Opinion
Calories 53kcal 459kcal Baby ruth
Protein 0.03g 5.4g Baby ruth
Fats 0.02g 21.6g Baby ruth
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Italian ice
Net carbs 13.5g 62.8g Baby ruth
Carbs 13.5g 64.8g Baby ruth
Magnesium 0mg 43mg Baby ruth
Calcium 1mg 47mg Baby ruth
Potassium 6mg 249mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.09mg 0.63mg Baby ruth
Sugar 54g Italian ice
Fiber 0g 2g Baby ruth
Copper 0.01mg 0.225mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.03mg 0.72mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 0mg 94mg Baby ruth
Sodium 4mg 230mg Italian ice
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Italian ice
Vitamin E 0.93mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.02mg 0.351mg Baby ruth
Selenium 0.1µg 2.5µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.058mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.121mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.333mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.042mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 2.3µg Baby ruth
Folate 5µg 12µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Italian ice
Choline 34.9mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 0g 12.1g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.557g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.638g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian ice Baby ruth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
3%
Italian ice
12%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.1g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.