Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

After eight vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

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.

Infographic

After eight vs Caramel infographic
Infographic link

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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more IronIron +307.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +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.
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%
Caramel
12
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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~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% 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 FatsFats +46.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +175.4%
Contains more WaterWater +34.9%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
~equal in Carbs ~77g

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient After eight Caramel DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.33g 2.476g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 20%
Phosphorus 114mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 13%
Calcium 13mg 138mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 12%
Sodium 1mg 245mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 9%
Potassium 214mg 6%
Fats 11.9g 8.1g 6%
Protein 1.67g 4.6g 6%
Iron 0.57mg 0.14mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 4%
Zinc 0.44mg 4%
Magnesium 17mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 4%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Calories 432kcal 382kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Copper 0.018mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Carbs 79.53g 77g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 77.13g 77g N/A
Sugar 66.6g 65.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
After eight Caramel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
After eight
After eight is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
After eight
After eight contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
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.