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After eight vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between After eight and Caramel?

  • After eight is higher in Fiber, and Iron, yet Caramel is higher in Calcium.
  • After eight's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 29% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Caramel is lower.

We used Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints and Candies, caramels 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 more Iron +307.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +961.5%
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 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +307.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +961.5%

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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Caramel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Contains more Protein +175.4%
Contains more Water +34.9%
Contains more Other +200%
Equal in Carbs - 77
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% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Contains more Protein +175.4%
Contains more Water +34.9%
Contains more Other +200%
Equal in Carbs - 77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.3%
100%
Saturated Fat: 8.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient After eight Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 77.13g 77g After eight
Protein 1.67g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 11.9g 8.1g After eight
Carbs 79.53g 77g After eight
Calories 432kcal 382kcal After eight
Sugar 66.6g 65.5g Caramel
Fiber 2.4g 0g After eight
Calcium 13mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.57mg 0.14mg After eight
Magnesium 17mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg Caramel
Sodium 1mg 245mg After eight
Zinc 0.44mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg Caramel
Selenium 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 4µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg After eight
Saturated Fat 8.33g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
After eight Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
After eight
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.854g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
After eight
After eight contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
After eight
After eight is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
After eight
After eight is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
After eight
After eight is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.