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

After eight vs. Fruit leather — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between after eight and fruit leather?

  • After eight is richer in fiber, yet fruit leather is richer in vitamin C.
  • Fruit leather's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 62% higher.
  • Fruit leather contains less saturated fat.

We used Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints and Snacks, fruit leather, pieces types in this comparison.

Infographic

After eight vs Fruit leather 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 10% 5.4% 14% 28% 57% 5.2% 10% 53% 24% 15%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more IronIron +31.6%

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 187% 2% 11% 0% 11% 23% 1.9% 19% 69% 0% 46% 3% 7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
3% 83% 12%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 82.82 g
Water: 12.3 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67%
Contains more FatsFats +344%
Contains more WaterWater +95.2%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
~equal in Carbs ~82.82g

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.65 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.2%

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 Fruit leather
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient After eight Fruit leather DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 56mg 62%
Saturated fat 8.33g 0.65g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 23%
Copper 0.171mg 19%
Sodium 1mg 403mg 17%
Vitamin K 18.2µg 15%
Fats 11.9g 2.68g 14%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 8%
Manganese 0.184mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 6%
Potassium 164mg 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.48g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 4%
Calories 432kcal 359kcal 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 4%
Magnesium 14mg 3%
Phosphorus 24mg 3%
Zinc 0.19mg 2%
Iron 0.57mg 0.75mg 2%
Choline 12.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Protein 1.67g 1g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 18mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Carbs 79.53g 82.82g 1%
Net carbs 77.13g 82.82g N/A
Sugar 66.6g 57.58g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
After eight Fruit leather
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
29%
Fruit leather
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
After eight
22%
Fruit leather

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.68g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
After eight
After eight contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
After eight
After eight is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fruit leather - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167540/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.