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Flan vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Flan and Butterfinger?

  • Flan is richer in Selenium, while Butterfinger is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Flan's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% higher.
  • Butterfinger has 2 times less Sodium than Flan. Flan has 432mg of Sodium, while Butterfinger has 230mg.

We used Flan, caramel custard, dry mix and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar types in this comparison.

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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 Selenium +634.5%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +887.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +9600%
Contains more Potassium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.8%
Contains more Zinc +2400%
Contains more Copper +1186.7%
Contains more Manganese +6900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 3% 0% 1% 14% 57% 2% 5% 1% 117%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 30% 35% 42% 20% 30% 28% 65% 64% 16%
Contains more Selenium +634.5%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +887.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +9600%
Contains more Potassium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.8%
Contains more Zinc +2400%
Contains more Copper +1186.7%
Contains more Manganese +6900%

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.
Flan
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 31% 15% 50% 23% 16% 22% 5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +25.7%
Contains more Water +534.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +161.7%
92% 8%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 91.6 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 0.6 g
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Carbs +25.7%
Contains more Water +534.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +161.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Flan Butterfinger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flan Butterfinger Opinion
Net carbs 91.6g 70.9g Flan
Protein 0g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 0g 18.9g Butterfinger
Carbs 91.6g 72.9g Flan
Calories 348kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
Sugar 45.9g Flan
Fiber 0g 2g Butterfinger
Calcium 24mg 36mg Butterfinger
Iron 0.08mg 0.79mg Butterfinger
Magnesium 0mg 48mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 1mg 97mg Butterfinger
Potassium 153mg 220mg Butterfinger
Sodium 432mg 230mg Butterfinger
Zinc 0.04mg 1mg Butterfinger
Copper 0.015mg 0.193mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.007mg 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 21.3µg 2.9µg Flan
Vitamin E 1.72mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.062mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.069mg Butterfinger
Folate 0µg 28µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 2.2µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g Flan
Saturated Fat 9.5g Flan
Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flan Butterfinger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
0%
Flan
17%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Flan
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flan
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flan
Flan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Flan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169602/nutrients
  2. Butterfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167565/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.