After eight vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between after eight and taffy (candy)
- Taffy (candy) has less fats, fiber, and iron.
- After eight covers your daily saturated fat needs 31% more than taffy (candy).
- Taffy (candy) has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| 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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 8.33g | 2.049g | 29% |
| Fats | 11.9g | 3.33g | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.57mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 79.53g | 91.56g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.67g | 0.03g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Calories | 432kcal | 397kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.21mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.838g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.012mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 1% | |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.013g | 1% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 0.086g | 1% | |
| Weight per 100 calories | 23g | 25g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 0 | 0.47 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 77.13g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Potassium | 3mg | 0% | |
| Sugar | 66.6g | 68.48g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.131g | 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:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5466.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +257.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.1% |
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
2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
