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Sugar substitute vs. Baby ruth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sugar substitute and Baby ruth

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Baby ruth is richer in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily Calcium needs 83% more than Baby ruth.
  • Baby ruth has 2 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, while Baby ruth has 230mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 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 +1770.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +616.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +538.5%
Contains more IronIron +293.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +3114.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1075%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1495.5%

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% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 +30.8%
Contains more WaterWater +30.8%
Contains more OtherOther +233.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +162.1%
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.
Sugar substitute Baby ruth
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Baby ruth Opinion
Calories 347kcal 459kcal Baby ruth
Protein 2.06g 5.4g Baby ruth
Fats 0g 21.6g Baby ruth
Net carbs 84.17g 62.8g Sugar substitute
Carbs 84.77g 64.8g Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg 43mg Baby ruth
Calcium 879mg 47mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 249mg Baby ruth
Iron 0.16mg 0.63mg Baby ruth
Sugar 4.03g 54g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 2g Baby ruth
Copper 0.007mg 0.225mg Baby ruth
Zinc 0.04mg 0.72mg Baby ruth
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 94mg Baby ruth
Sodium 572mg 230mg Baby ruth
Vitamin E 0.93mg Baby ruth
Manganese 0.022mg 0.351mg Baby ruth
Selenium 2.5µg Baby ruth
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.058mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.121mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B3 1.251mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.333mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.042mg Baby ruth
Vitamin B12 0.06µg Baby ruth
Vitamin K 2.3µg Baby ruth
Folate 12µg Baby ruth
Trans Fat 0.05g Sugar substitute
Choline 34.9mg Baby ruth
Saturated Fat 12.1g Sugar substitute
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
Sugar substitute 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%
Sugar substitute
12%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.