Pretzel vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pretzel and baby ruth different?
- Pretzel is richer in iron, folate, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and fiber, while baby ruth is higher in copper.
- Baby ruth covers your daily need for saturated fat, 59% more than pretzel.
- Pretzel contains 14 times more folate than baby ruth. Pretzel contains 166µg of folate, while baby ruth contains 12µg.
- Baby ruth is lower in sodium.
Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +627% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +189.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +76% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +48.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +74.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +631% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +174.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +321.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +21.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +97.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +190.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +637.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +123.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +664.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.391g | 12.1g | 53% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 0.63mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1240mg | 230mg | 44% |
| Folate | 166µg | 12µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.058mg | 31% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Fats | 2.93g | 21.6g | 29% |
| Manganese | 1.015mg | 0.351mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 1.251mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.121mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.727g | 5.557g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 2.638g | 9% |
| Protein | 10.04g | 5.4g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.225mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 2g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 94mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 80.39g | 64.8g | 5% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 459kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.72mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.93mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 2.5µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 249mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 34.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.99g | 62.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.21g | 54g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | 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 is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.709g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby ruth contains less Sodium (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby ruth is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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