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After eight vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between After eight and Brown sugar?

  • After eight is higher in Fiber, yet Brown sugar is higher in Calcium.
  • After eight's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 42% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Brown sugar is lower.

We used Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints and Sugars, brown types in this article.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Calcium +538.5%
Contains more Iron +24.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Calcium +538.5%
Contains more Iron +24.6%

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.
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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%
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% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1291.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +370.1%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +23.3%
2% 12% 80% 6%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 11.9 g
Carbs: 79.53 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +1291.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +370.1%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +23.3%

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 Brown sugar
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient After eight Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 77.13g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 1.67g 0.12g After eight
Fats 11.9g 0g After eight
Carbs 79.53g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 432kcal 380kcal After eight
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 66.6g 97.02g After eight
Fiber 2.4g 0g After eight
Calcium 13mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.57mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 4mg Brown sugar
Potassium 133mg Brown sugar
Sodium 1mg 28mg After eight
Zinc 0.03mg Brown sugar
Copper 0.047mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B3 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 8.33g 0g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
After eight Brown sugar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
After eight
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
After eight
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.33g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
After eight
After eight is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
After eight
After eight contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
After eight
After eight is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.