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After eight vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between after eight and fudge

  • The amount of iron in fudge is higher than in after eight.
  • Fudge covers your daily need for iron, 15% more than after eight.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fudge is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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%
Fudge
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +276.9%
Contains more IronIron +210.5%

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%
Fudge
11
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% 15% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
Fudge
3
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more FatsFats +14.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.1%
Contains more WaterWater +55.7%
Contains more OtherOther +58.3%
~equal in Carbs ~76.44g

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
Fudge
3
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.6%

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 Fudge
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient After eight Fudge DV% diff.
Copper 0.329mg 37%
Manganese 0.422mg 18%
Iron 0.57mg 1.77mg 15%
Zinc 1.11mg 10%
Phosphorus 71mg 10%
Magnesium 36mg 9%
Saturated fat 8.33g 6.448g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 44µg 5%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Calcium 13mg 49mg 4%
Potassium 134mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 3%
Fiber 2.4g 1.7g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 2%
Caffeine 8mg 2%
Choline 10mg 2%
Sodium 1mg 45mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 2%
Fats 11.9g 10.41g 2%
Folate 4µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Calories 432kcal 411kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 1%
Protein 1.67g 2.39g 1%
Carbs 79.53g 76.44g 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 77.13g 74.74g N/A
Sugar 66.6g 73.12g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.165g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
After eight Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
After eight
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.882g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
After eight
After eight is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
After eight
After eight is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
After eight
After eight contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
After eight
After eight is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
After eight
After eight is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.