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

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How are Fruit preserves and Baby ruth different?

  • Fruit preserves are richer in Vitamin C, while Baby ruth is higher in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Baby ruth covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 60% more than Fruit preserves.
  • Fruit preserves are lower in Sodium.

Jams and preserves and Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar types were used in this article.

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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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
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 -86.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +975%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.4%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains more ZincZinc +1100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +394.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +777.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%

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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
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 EVitamin E +675%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3375%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1565%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +242.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~12µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 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 +335.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1359.5%
Contains more FatsFats +30757.1%
Contains more OtherOther +426.1%
~equal in Carbs ~64.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14523.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruit preserves Baby ruth
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 preserves Baby ruth Opinion
Calories 278kcal 459kcal Baby ruth
Protein 0.37g 5.4g Baby ruth
Fats 0.07g 21.6g Baby ruth
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Net carbs 67.76g 62.8g Fruit preserves
Carbs 68.86g 64.8g Fruit preserves
Magnesium 4mg 43mg Baby ruth
Calcium 20mg 47mg Baby ruth
Potassium 77mg 249mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.49mg 0.63mg Baby ruth
Sugar 48.5g 54g Fruit preserves
Fiber 1.1g 2g Baby ruth
Copper 0.1mg 0.225mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.06mg 0.72mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 19mg 94mg Baby ruth
Sodium 32mg 230mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.93mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.04mg 0.351mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2µg 2.5µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.058mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.121mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.333mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.042mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Baby ruth
Folate 11µg 12µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Fruit preserves
Choline 10.2mg 34.9mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 0.01g 12.1g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g 5.557g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.638g Baby ruth
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves 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%
Fruit preserves
12%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.