Molasses vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between molasses and baby ruth
- Baby ruth has less manganese, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, selenium, calcium, and vitamin B5.
- Baby ruth covers your daily saturated fat needs 60% more than molasses.
- Baby ruth contains 16 times less vitamin B6 than molasses. Molasses contain 0.67mg of vitamin B6, while baby ruth contains 0.042mg.
- Molasses have less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Molasses 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +462.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +336.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +488% |
| Contains more IronIron | +649.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +335.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +612% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +148.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +203.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1495.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +5950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +162.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +212.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +172.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21500% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17265.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5176% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 12.1g | 55% |
| Manganese | 1.53mg | 0.351mg | 51% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 0.63mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.042mg | 48% |
| Magnesium | 242mg | 43mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 1464mg | 249mg | 36% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 21.6g | 33% |
| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.225mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 2.5µg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 2.638g | 17% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 16% | |
| Calcium | 205mg | 47mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 5.557g | 14% |
| Protein | 0g | 5.4g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 94mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.333mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.121mg | 9% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 459kcal | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 230mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.93mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.72mg | 4% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 34.9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 74.73g | 64.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 1.251mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.73g | 62.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 74.72g | 54g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.05g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.082g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby ruth is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)