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Starburst vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Starburst and Baby ruth?

  • Starburst is higher in Vitamin C, yet Baby ruth is higher in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
  • Starburst's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 65% more.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar types 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 less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +6200%
Contains more Magnesium +4200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1780%
Contains more Potassium +12350%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +1775%
Contains more Manganese +2240%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 1% 3% 1% 1% 0% 4% 2% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 24% 31% 41% 22% 30% 20% 75% 46% 14%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +6200%
Contains more Magnesium +4200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1780%
Contains more Potassium +12350%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +1775%
Contains more Manganese +2240%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24920%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +851.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 196% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0% 1% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 0% 15% 28% 24% 20% 10% 9% 8% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24920%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +851.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +27.4%
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Protein +1217.1%
Contains more Fats +163.1%
Contains more Other +303.3%
8% 83% 9%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 8.21 g
Carbs: 82.57 g
Water: 8.51 g
Other: 0.3 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 Carbs +27.4%
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Protein +1217.1%
Contains more Fats +163.1%
Contains more Other +303.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
100%
Saturated Fat: 7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
60% 27% 13%
Saturated Fat: 12.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.557 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.638 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Starburst Baby ruth Opinion
Net carbs 82.57g 62.8g Starburst
Protein 0.41g 5.4g Baby ruth
Fats 8.21g 21.6g Baby ruth
Carbs 82.57g 64.8g Starburst
Calories 408kcal 459kcal Baby ruth
Sugar 58.12g 54g Baby ruth
Fiber 0g 2g Baby ruth
Calcium 0mg 47mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.01mg 0.63mg Baby ruth
Magnesium 1mg 43mg Baby ruth
Phosphorus 5mg 94mg Baby ruth
Potassium 2mg 249mg Baby ruth
Sodium 2mg 230mg Starburst
Zinc 0mg 0.72mg Baby ruth
Copper 0.012mg 0.225mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.015mg 0.351mg Baby ruth
Selenium 0.8µg 2.5µg Baby ruth
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Starburst
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0.93mg Baby ruth
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0mg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.058mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.121mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.333mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.042mg Baby ruth
Folate 1µg 12µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.3µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.141g 0.05g Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 7.778g 12.1g Starburst
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
Starburst Baby ruth
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Starburst
11%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.322g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
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
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. Starburst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169590/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.