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Reese's pieces vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between reese's pieces and baby ruth

  • Reese's pieces have more manganese, vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, folate, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5 than baby ruth.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for manganese is 33% more.
  • Reese's pieces contain 5 times more vitamin B3 than baby ruth. Reese's pieces contain 6.06mg of vitamin B3, while baby ruth contains 1.251mg.
  • Baby ruth contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy 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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
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 +104.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +213.4%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.5%

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% 0% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +384.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +156.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +358.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.93mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 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 +130.7%
Contains more FatsFats +14.7%
Contains more OtherOther +57.9%
Contains more WaterWater +599%
~equal in Carbs ~64.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
72% 20% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 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 -26.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's pieces Baby ruth DV% diff.
Manganese 1.1mg 0.351mg 33%
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 1.251mg 30%
Copper 0.41mg 0.225mg 21%
Saturated fat 16.42g 12.1g 20%
Phosphorus 207mg 94mg 16%
Protein 12.46g 5.4g 14%
Magnesium 88mg 43mg 11%
Folate 55µg 12µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.058mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.121mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.333mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.042mg 5%
Fats 24.77g 21.6g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 2.638g 5%
Zinc 1.15mg 0.72mg 4%
Fiber 3g 2g 4%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.3µg 3%
Selenium 0.8µg 2.5µg 3%
Potassium 359mg 249mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.46g 5.557g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.06µg 2%
Calories 497kcal 459kcal 2%
Sodium 194mg 230mg 2%
Iron 0.49mg 0.63mg 2%
Calcium 69mg 47mg 2%
Carbs 59.86g 64.8g 2%
Choline 28.7mg 34.9mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 56.86g 62.8g N/A
Sugar 53.25g 54g N/A
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.93mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.05g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Reese's pieces 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
29%
Reese's pieces
12%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.32g)
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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.