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Flan vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Flan and Mars different?

  • Mars has more Iron, Fiber, and Calcium than Flan.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Flan is 13% higher.
  • Mars has less Sodium.

Flan, caramel custard, dry mix and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies are the varieties used 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.
Flan
7
:
3
Mars
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +975%
Contains less Sodium -68.5%
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 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +975%
Contains less Sodium -68.5%

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
7
:
2
Mars
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flan
2
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3
Mars
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Water +358.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +283.3%
92% 8%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 91.6 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 0.6 g
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Water +358.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +283.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flan Mars Opinion
Net carbs 91.6g 70.4g Flan
Protein 0g 4.28g Mars
Fats 0g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 91.6g 72.4g Flan
Calories 348kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Flan
Fiber 0g 2g Mars
Calcium 24mg 90mg Mars
Iron 0.08mg 0.86mg Mars
Phosphorus 1mg Flan
Potassium 153mg Flan
Sodium 432mg 136mg Mars
Zinc 0.04mg Flan
Copper 0.015mg Flan
Manganese 0.007mg Flan
Selenium 21.3µg Flan
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Flan
Trans Fat 0.131g Flan
Saturated Fat 11.651g Flan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flan Mars
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
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Flan
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flan
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flan
Flan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flan
Flan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flan
Flan is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flan
Flan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flan
Flan is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.