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After eight vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between after eight and corn syrup

  • Corn syrup has less fiber.
  • After eight's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 42% more.
  • Corn syrup is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more IronIron +54.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%

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%
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% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more WaterWater +249.4%
~equal in Carbs ~77.59g

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 Corn syrup
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 price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient After eight Corn syrup DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.33g 0g 38%
Fats 11.9g 0g 18%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Sodium 1mg 155mg 7%
Calories 432kcal 286kcal 7%
Copper 0.053mg 6%
Selenium 2.9µg 5%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.57mg 0.37mg 3%
Protein 1.67g 0g 3%
Magnesium 8mg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Phosphorus 11mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 1%
Potassium 44mg 1%
Carbs 79.53g 77.59g 1%
Calcium 13mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 1%
Net carbs 77.13g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 66.6g 77.59g N/A
Zinc 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
After eight Corn syrup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
After eight
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.33g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
After eight
After eight is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
After eight
After eight contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
After eight
After eight is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
After eight
After eight is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.