After eight vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between after eight and chocolate
- After eight has less iron and fiber.
- Chocolate covers your daily iron needs 93% more than after eight.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 | -95.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1307% |
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 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:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +549.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +192.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183.3% |
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
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55% |
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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| Copper | 1.028mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 0.57mg | 8.02mg | 93% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 62% | |
| Saturated fat | 8.33g | 18.519g | 46% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 35% | |
| Fats | 11.9g | 31.28g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 29% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 24% | |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 7g | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 559mg | 16% | |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 7% | |
| Protein | 1.67g | 4.88g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 432kcal | 546kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 79.53g | 61.17g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 77.13g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 66.6g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 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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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.7g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
After eight is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
After eight contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
After eight is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
After eight is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
After eight is cheaper (difference - $2)