Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Baking Chocolate Mexican Squares VS Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Baking Chocolate Mexican Squares	3%	30%	67%
Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar	5%	41%	54%

Macro Nutrients

	Baking Chocolate Mexican Squares	Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	21% 604kcal	23.2% 673kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	22.8% 22g	31.6% 30.6g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	38% 12g	53.6% 17g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	6.38% 0.1g	0.27% 0.004g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	7.85% 1.34g	22% 3.73g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	84.4% 110g	70.7% 92g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	136% 98g	106% 76.5g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	15% 5.67g	7.46% 2.83g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	9.2% 5.16g	13.7% 7.65g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Baking Chocolate Mexican Squares	Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	6.73% 0.081mg	6.85% 0.082mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	11.4% 0.15mg	13% 0.17mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	16.2% 2.6mg	11% 1.77mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	5.1% 0.26mg	9.44% 0.47mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	3.7% 0.048mg	4.58% 0.06mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	1.77% 7.1μg	4.25% 17μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	3.54% 0.085μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0.16% 0.14mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	3.4% 0.51mg	8.8% 1.3mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	2.6% 3.1μg	2.7% 3.26μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Baking Chocolate Mexican Squares	Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.8% 48mg	6.66% 66.6mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	106% 0.95mg	35.4% 0.32mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	38.6% 3.1mg	11% 0.89mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	32% 135mg	14.5% 61mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	27.7% 0.64mg	21.6% 0.5mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	28.8% 201mg	19% 133mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	16.6% 563mg	10.4% 353mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	4.64% 2.55μg	6.44% 3.54μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.28% 4.25mg	21.7% 326mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	16.2% 1.8mg	9.28% 1.02mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.061% 2.25g	0.27% 9.9g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Baking Chocolate Mexican Squares VS Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Baking Chocolate Mexican Squares versus 5 oz of Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Baking Chocolate Mexican Squares vs Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar:

• 5 ounces of Baking Chocolate Mexican Squares have 1.5 times more Vitamin B3 than Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar.
• While 5 oz of Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar contain 1.9 times more Vitamin B5, 2.4 times more Vitamin B9, more Vitamin B12 and 2.6 times more Vitamin E than Baking chocolate, mexican, squares.
• Both Baking Chocolate Mexican Squares and Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B6 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Baking Chocolate Mexican Squares have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B9 and Vitamin B12
• Both Baking chocolate, mexican, squares as well as Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Vitamin K in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Baking Chocolate Mexican Squares vs Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar:

• 5 ounces of Baking Chocolate Mexican Squares have 3 times more Copper, 3.5 times more Iron, 2.2 times more Magnesium, 1.3 times more Manganese, 1.5 times more Phosphorus, 1.6 times more Potassium and 1.8 times more Zinc than Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar.
• While 5 oz of Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar contain 1.4 times more Calcium, 1.4 times more Selenium and 76.7 times more Sodium than Baking chocolate, mexican, squares.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Baking Chocolate Mexican Squares have 24 times more Omega 3, 1.3 times more Sugars and 2 times more Fiber than Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar.
• While 5 oz of Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar contain 1.4 times more Fat, 1.4 times more Saturated Fat, 2.8 times more Omega 6 and 1.5 times more Protein than Baking chocolate, mexican, squares.
• Both Baking Chocolate Mexican Squares and Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar offer comparable quantities of Energy and Carbohydrate per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3