Caramel vs. After eight — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between caramel and after eight?
- Caramel is higher in calcium, yet after eight is higher in fiber and iron.
- After eight's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 29% more.
- Caramel has 245 times more sodium than after eight. While caramel has 245mg of sodium, after eight has only 1mg.
We used Candies, caramels and Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +961.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +307.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
1.67 g
Fats:
11.9 g
Carbs:
79.53 g
Water:
6.3 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +175.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.9% |
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Carbs
~79.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.478 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 8.33g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 138mg | 13mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 245mg | 1mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.4g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 214mg | 6% | |
| Fats | 8.1g | 11.9g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 1.67g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.57mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 4% | |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 382kcal | 432kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 77g | 79.53g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 77.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 66.6g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 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
16%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.854g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel 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 - 244mg)
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 - $1.5)