After eight vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between after eight and chocolate
- After eight has more carbs; however, chocolate is higher in iron, fats, fiber, and protein.
- 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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1307% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| 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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| 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% | |
| Calories | 432kcal | 546kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 1.67g | 4.88g | 6% |
| Carbs | 79.53g | 61.17g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 0.947g | 6% | |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 5% | |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.085g | 5% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Weight per 100 calories | 23g | 18g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 0 | 0.57 | N/A |
| 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-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.001g | N/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% |
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% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
