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After eight vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between After eight and Pectin

  • The amount of Iron, and Fiber in Pectin is higher than in After eight.
  • After eight covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 41% more than Pectin.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pectin is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix.

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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.
After eight
After eight
2
:
8
Pectin
Pectin
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Iron +375.4%
After eight
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Pectin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Iron +375.4%

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.
After eight
After eight
0
:
8
Pectin
Pectin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
After eight
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Pectin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 14% 1% 7% 3% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
After eight
After eight
3
:
2
Pectin
Pectin
Contains more Protein +456.7%
Contains more Fats +3866.7%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Water +38.1%
After eight
2% 12% 80% 6%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 11.9 g
Carbs: 79.53 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Pectin
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +456.7%
Contains more Fats +3866.7%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Water +38.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
After eight
After eight
0
:
3
Pectin
Pectin
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
After eight
100%
Saturated Fat: 8.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Pectin
33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient After eight Pectin Opinion
Net carbs 77.13g 81.8g Pectin
Protein 1.67g 0.3g After eight
Fats 11.9g 0.3g After eight
Carbs 79.53g 90.4g Pectin
Calories 432kcal 325kcal After eight
Sugar 66.6g Pectin
Fiber 2.4g 8.6g Pectin
Calcium 13mg 7mg After eight
Iron 0.57mg 2.71mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg Pectin
Phosphorus 2mg Pectin
Potassium 7mg Pectin
Sodium 1mg 200mg After eight
Zinc 0.47mg Pectin
Copper 0.42mg Pectin
Manganese 0.07mg Pectin
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pectin
Vitamin B1 0.008mg Pectin
Vitamin B2 0.06mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.005mg Pectin
Vitamin B5 0.11mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.01mg Pectin
Folate 1µg Pectin
Saturated Fat 8.33g 0.05g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Pectin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Pectin

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is better in case of low diet
After eight Pectin
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
0%
After eight
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
After eight
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.28g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pectin
Pectin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pectin
Pectin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
After eight
After eight contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
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. After eight - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168766/nutrients
  2. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/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.