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

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The main differences between maple syrup and baby ruth

  • Maple syrup has more manganese, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, baby ruth has more copper, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for maple syrup is 111% higher.
  • Baby ruth has 10 times less vitamin B2 than maple syrup. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while baby ruth has 0.121mg.
  • Maple syrup is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, maple 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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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 CalciumCalcium +117%
Contains more ZincZinc +104.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +728.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.5%
Contains more IronIron +472.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%

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% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +949.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +825%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2081.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 WaterWater +363.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13400%
Contains more FatsFats +35900%
Contains more OtherOther +157.4%
~equal in Carbs ~64.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50418.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15417.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Baby ruth DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.351mg 111%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.121mg 88%
Saturated fat 0.007g 12.1g 55%
Fats 0.06g 21.6g 33%
Copper 0.018mg 0.225mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 2.638g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 5.557g 14%
Phosphorus 2mg 94mg 13%
Protein 0.04g 5.4g 11%
Calories 260kcal 459kcal 10%
Sodium 12mg 230mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.72mg 7%
Iron 0.11mg 0.63mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 1.251mg 7%
Calcium 102mg 47mg 6%
Choline 1.6mg 34.9mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.333mg 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.93mg 6%
Magnesium 21mg 43mg 5%
Selenium 0.6µg 2.5µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.042mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Folate 0µg 12µg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.058mg 1%
Potassium 212mg 249mg 1%
Carbs 67.04g 64.8g 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Caffeine 0mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 62.8g N/A
Sugar 60.46g 54g N/A
Trans fat 0.05g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Maple syrup 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
24%
Maple syrup
12%
Baby ruth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
31%
Baby ruth

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.093g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby ruth
Baby ruth is cheaper (difference - $4)
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)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.