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Baby Ruth (1 bar) — 1 bar (53.8g)C
Snacks & Candy · #29 of 41

Baby Ruth (1 bar)

1 bar (53.8g) · Candy Bars

46/100C tier
Calories26
Protein3g
Fiber1g
Sodium13mg
Sugar28g

Graded C — 46 out of 100, #29 of 41 snacks & candy. Low sodium carries the score (94/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Peanuts, caramel, nougat, chocolate — the everything bar.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (1 bar (53.8g))
Calories26
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g15%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 130mg6%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 3g6%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 46

Low sodium ×2094
Low saturated fat ×2066
Low sugar ×2057
Protein ×208
Fiber ×106
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#29 of 41 in Snacks & Candy. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Baby Ruth (1 bar) healthy?

It grades C — 46 out of 100, #29 of 41 snacks & candy in our system. Peanuts, caramel, nougat, chocolate — the everything bar.

How many calories are in Baby Ruth (1 bar)?

26 calories per serving (1 bar (53.8g)). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Baby Ruth (1 bar) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.