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Sorghum syrup vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sorghum syrup and Baby ruth?

  • Sorghum syrup is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, yet Baby ruth is richer in Copper.
  • Baby ruth's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 61% higher.
  • Sorghum syrup has 16 times more Vitamin B6 than Baby ruth. Sorghum syrup has 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, while Baby ruth has 0.042mg.
  • Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium.

We used Syrups, sorghum and Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar types in this comparison.

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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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
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 +132.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +219.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +301.6%
Contains more IronIron +503.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +335.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.1%

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% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1495.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1151%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +162.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 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 CarbsCarbs +15.6%
Contains more WaterWater +224.7%
Contains more OtherOther +98.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sorghum syrup Baby ruth Opinion
Calories 290kcal 459kcal Baby ruth
Protein 0g 5.4g Baby ruth
Fats 0g 21.6g Baby ruth
Net carbs 74.9g 62.8g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 74.9g 64.8g Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 100mg 43mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 150mg 47mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 1000mg 249mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 3.8mg 0.63mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 74.9g 54g Baby ruth
Fiber 0g 2g Baby ruth
Copper 0.13mg 0.225mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.41mg 0.72mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 56mg 94mg Baby ruth
Sodium 8mg 230mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin E 0mg 0.93mg Baby ruth
Manganese 1.53mg 0.351mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.7µg 2.5µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.058mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.121mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.333mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.042mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Baby ruth
Folate 0µg 12µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Sorghum syrup
Choline 13.3mg 34.9mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 0g 12.1g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.557g Baby ruth
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.638g Baby ruth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sorghum syrup 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
21%
Sorghum syrup
12%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.1g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.9g)
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 ($)
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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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.

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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.