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M&Ms Peanut vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between M&Ms Peanut and Baby ruth

  • M&Ms Peanut is higher than Baby ruth in Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin B12, Folate, and Zinc.
  • M&Ms Peanut's daily need coverage for Copper is 31% higher.
  • M&Ms Peanut has 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Baby ruth. While M&Ms Peanut has 0.32µg of Vitamin B12, Baby ruth has only 0.06µg.
  • M&Ms Peanut has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies 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 49% 31% 31% 44% 168% 48% 81% 6.5% 87% 22%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +60.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.4%
Contains more IronIron +84.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64%

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% 4.4% 57% 0% 16% 24% 63% 38% 21% 40% 7.5% 41% 20%
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 EVitamin E +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.058mg
~equal in Choline ~34.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 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 ProteinProtein +77.2%
Contains more FatsFats +21%
Contains more WaterWater +181.9%
~equal in Carbs ~64.8g
~equal in Other ~1.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 37% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.456 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 -16%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +45.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
M&Ms Peanut 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 ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Baby ruth Opinion
Calories 515kcal 459kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 9.57g 5.4g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 26.13g 21.6g M&Ms Peanut
Net carbs 56.78g 62.8g Baby ruth
Carbs 60.48g 64.8g Baby ruth
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 69mg 43mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 102mg 47mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 347mg 249mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 1.16mg 0.63mg M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 50.75g 54g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 3.7g 2g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.505mg 0.225mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.76mg 0.72mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 190mg 94mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 50mg 230mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 74IU 0IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 2.85mg 0.93mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.664mg 0.351mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 4.1µg 2.5µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.058mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.121mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 1.251mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.333mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.042mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.06µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 3µg 2.3µg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 55µg 12µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.328g 0.05g Baby ruth
Choline 37.3mg 34.9mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 10.169g 12.1g M&Ms Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g 5.557g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 2.638g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut 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
26%
M&Ms Peanut
12%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.931g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/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.