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

After eight vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between after eight and maple sugar

  • After eight has more fiber, while maple sugar has more iron and calcium.
  • After eight covers your daily need for saturated fat, 41% more than maple sugar.
  • The amount of saturated fat in maple sugar is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints and Sugars, maple.

Infographic

After eight vs Maple sugar 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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +592.3%
Contains more IronIron +182.5%

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% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
~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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1570%
Contains more FatsFats +5850%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.3%
Contains more WaterWater +27%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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 Maple sugar
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 Maple sugar DV% diff.
Manganese 4.422mg 192%
Zinc 6.06mg 55%
Saturated fat 8.33g 0.036g 38%
Fats 11.9g 0.2g 18%
Iron 0.57mg 1.61mg 13%
Copper 0.099mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Calcium 13mg 90mg 8%
Potassium 274mg 8%
Magnesium 19mg 5%
Calories 432kcal 354kcal 4%
Carbs 79.53g 90.9g 4%
Protein 1.67g 0.1g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Net carbs 77.13g 90.9g N/A
Sugar 66.6g 84.87g N/A
Phosphorus 3mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0%
Choline 2.1mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
After eight Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
After eight
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.294g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
After eight
After eight is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
After eight
After eight contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
After eight
After eight is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
After eight
After eight is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.