After eight vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are after eight and sugar different?
- After eight is higher than sugar in fiber and iron.
- After eight covers your daily need for saturated fat, 42% more than sugar.
- Sugar is lower in saturated fat.
Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints and Sugars, granulated types were used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1040% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.67 g
Fats:
11.9 g
Carbs:
79.53 g
Water:
6.3 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
99.98 g
Water:
0.02 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31400% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 8.33g | 0g | 38% |
| Fats | 11.9g | 0g | 18% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.57mg | 0.05mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 79.53g | 99.98g | 7% |
| Protein | 1.67g | 0g | 3% |
| Calories | 432kcal | 387kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.007mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 77.13g | 99.98g | N/A |
| Potassium | 2mg | 0% | |
| Sugar | 66.6g | 99.8g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.33g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
After eight is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
After eight is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
After eight is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)