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After eight vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between After eight and Butterfinger

    The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER 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 0% 3.9% 0% 21% 0% 0% 0% 0.13% 0% 0%
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 11% 19% 30% 64% 27% 42% 30% 64% 16%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.9%
    Contains more IronIron +38.6%

    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.
    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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    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% 34% 0% 30% 14% 50% 22% 16% 5% 5.5% 21% 8.2%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    2% 12% 80% 6%
    Protein: 1.67 g
    Fats: 11.9 g
    Carbs: 79.53 g
    Water: 6.3 g
    Other: 0.6 g
    5% 19% 73%
    Protein: 5.4 g
    Fats: 18.9 g
    Carbs: 72.9 g
    Water: 1.23 g
    Other: 1.57 g
    Contains more WaterWater +412.2%
    Contains more ProteinProtein +223.4%
    Contains more FatsFats +58.8%
    Contains more OtherOther +161.7%
    ~equal in Carbs ~72.9g

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    100%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.33 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
    53% 29% 18%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.5 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.119 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.164 g
    Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.3%

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient After eight Butterfinger Opinion
    Calories 432kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
    Protein 1.67g 5.4g Butterfinger
    Fats 11.9g 18.9g Butterfinger
    Net carbs 77.13g 70.9g After eight
    Carbs 79.53g 72.9g After eight
    Magnesium 48mg Butterfinger
    Calcium 13mg 36mg Butterfinger
    Potassium 220mg Butterfinger
    Iron 0.57mg 0.79mg Butterfinger
    Sugar 66.6g 45.9g Butterfinger
    Fiber 2.4g 2g After eight
    Copper 0.193mg Butterfinger
    Zinc 1mg Butterfinger
    Phosphorus 97mg Butterfinger
    Sodium 1mg 230mg After eight
    Vitamin E 1.72mg Butterfinger
    Manganese 0.49mg Butterfinger
    Selenium 2.9µg Butterfinger
    Vitamin B1 0.121mg Butterfinger
    Vitamin B2 0.062mg Butterfinger
    Vitamin B3 2.649mg Butterfinger
    Vitamin B5 0.37mg Butterfinger
    Vitamin B6 0.069mg Butterfinger
    Vitamin B12 0.04µg Butterfinger
    Vitamin K 2.2µg Butterfinger
    Folate 28µg Butterfinger
    Trans Fat 0g 0.04g After eight
    Choline 15mg Butterfinger
    Saturated Fat 8.33g 9.5g After eight
    Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g Butterfinger
    Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g Butterfinger

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    After eight Butterfinger
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet ok
    Low Carbs 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
    16%
    Butterfinger
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    3%
    After eight
    34%
    Butterfinger

    Comparison summary

    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Butterfinger
    Butterfinger is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Butterfinger
    Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.7g)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Butterfinger
    Butterfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    After eight
    After eight contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    After eight
    After eight is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.17g)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    ?
    The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
    Which food is cheaper?
    ?
    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. Butterfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167565/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.