After eight vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between after eight and twix
- After eight has more fiber, while twix has more calcium.
- Twix covers your daily need for saturated fat, 53% more than after eight.
- After eight contains 2 times more fiber than twix. While after eight contains 2.4g of fiber, twix contains only 1.1g.
- The amount of sugar in twix is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +715.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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:
4.91 g
Fats:
24.85 g
Carbs:
64.8 g
Water:
4.23 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +194% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +108.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.628 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 8.33g | 18.96g | 48% |
| Copper | 0.197mg | 22% | |
| Fats | 11.9g | 24.85g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.208mg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 13% | |
| Manganese | 0.273mg | 12% | |
| Zinc | 1.06mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 198mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 106mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.3µg | 8% | |
| Folate | 26µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.109mg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.988g | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 1.67g | 4.91g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 79.53g | 64.8g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.628g | 4% | |
| Choline | 20.9mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 432kcal | 502kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 0.57mg | 0.81mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 77.13g | 63.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 66.6g | 48.25g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.342g | N/A |
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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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.35g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
After eight is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
After eight contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
After eight is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
After eight is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)