After eight vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between after eight and candy bar
- The amount of fiber and calcium in candy bar is higher than in after eight.
- After eight covers your daily saturated fat needs 18% more than candy bar.
- Candy bar has 2 times less sugar than after eight. After eight has 66.6g of sugar, while candy bar has 42.22g.
- Candy bar contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints and Candies, peanut 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.2% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.67 g
Fats:
11.9 g
Carbs:
79.53 g
Water:
6.3 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
15.5 g
Fats:
33.7 g
Carbs:
47.4 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +293.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +828.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +183.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 11769% | |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 71% | |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 54% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 50% | |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 44% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 42% | |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 36% | |
| Fats | 11.9g | 33.7g | 34% |
| Protein | 1.67g | 15.5g | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 27% | |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 26% | |
| Folate | 75µg | 19% | |
| Saturated fat | 8.33g | 4.678g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 407mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 11% | |
| Carbs | 79.53g | 47.4g | 11% |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 4.1g | 7% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 78mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 156mg | 7% |
| Calories | 432kcal | 522kcal | 5% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.57mg | 0.97mg | 5% |
| Net carbs | 77.13g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 66.6g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.652g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
After eight contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
After eight is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 ($)