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Snickers vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Snickers and Baby ruth

    Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER 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 0% 27% 0% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0%
    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 CalciumCalcium +91.5%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -17.8%
    ~equal in Iron ~0.63mg

    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 1.7% 7.2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    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 AVitamin A +∞%
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    7% 24% 63% 4%
    Protein: 6.86 g
    Fats: 24.38 g
    Carbs: 62.85 g
    Water: 4.47 g
    Other: 1.44 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 +27%
    Contains more FatsFats +12.9%
    Contains more OtherOther +19%
    Contains more WaterWater +56.4%
    ~equal in Carbs ~64.8g

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    100%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.703 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 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
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~12.1g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Snickers Baby ruth Opinion
    Calories 488kcal 459kcal Snickers
    Protein 6.86g 5.4g Snickers
    Fats 24.38g 21.6g Snickers
    Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Snickers
    Net carbs 60.95g 62.8g Baby ruth
    Carbs 62.85g 64.8g Baby ruth
    Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Baby ruth
    Magnesium 43mg Baby ruth
    Calcium 90mg 47mg Snickers
    Potassium 249mg Baby ruth
    Iron 0.68mg 0.63mg Snickers
    Sugar 46.54g 54g Snickers
    Fiber 1.9g 2g Baby ruth
    Copper 0.225mg Baby ruth
    Zinc 0.72mg Baby ruth
    Phosphorus 94mg Baby ruth
    Sodium 189mg 230mg Snickers
    Vitamin A 120IU 0IU Snickers
    Vitamin E 0.93mg Baby ruth
    Manganese 0.351mg Baby ruth
    Selenium 2.5µg Baby ruth
    Vitamin B1 0.058mg Baby ruth
    Vitamin B2 0.121mg Baby ruth
    Vitamin B3 1.251mg Baby ruth
    Vitamin B5 0.333mg Baby ruth
    Vitamin B6 0.042mg Baby ruth
    Vitamin B12 0.06µg Baby ruth
    Vitamin K 2.3µg Baby ruth
    Folate 12µg Baby ruth
    Trans Fat 0.394g 0.05g Baby ruth
    Choline 34.9mg Baby ruth
    Saturated Fat 12.703g 12.1g Baby ruth
    Monounsaturated Fat 5.557g Baby ruth
    Polyunsaturated fat 2.638g Baby ruth

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Snickers 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
    1%
    Snickers
    12%
    Baby ruth
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    8%
    Snickers
    31%
    Baby ruth

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Snickers
    Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.46g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Snickers
    Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
    Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
    Baby ruth
    Baby ruth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Baby ruth
    Baby ruth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.603g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Baby ruth
    Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Baby ruth
    Baby ruth is cheaper (difference - $2)
    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

    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. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/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.