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Flan vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Flan and Molasses

  • Flan has more Selenium, while Molasses has more Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Manganese is 66% higher.
  • Molasses contain 12 times less Sodium than Flan. Flan contains 432mg of Sodium, while Molasses contain 37mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Flan, caramel custard, dry mix and Molasses.

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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
1
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Contains more Selenium +19.7%
Contains more Calcium +754.2%
Contains more Iron +5800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3000%
Contains more Potassium +856.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +625%
Contains more Copper +3146.7%
Contains more Manganese +21757.1%
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 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Selenium +19.7%
Contains more Calcium +754.2%
Contains more Iron +5800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3000%
Contains more Potassium +856.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +625%
Contains more Copper +3146.7%
Contains more Manganese +21757.1%

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
0
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flan
1
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Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +180.4%
Contains more Other +450%
92% 8%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 91.6 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 0.6 g
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +180.4%
Contains more Other +450%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flan Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 91.6g 74.73g Flan
Fats 0g 0.1g Molasses
Carbs 91.6g 74.73g Flan
Calories 348kcal 290kcal Flan
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Flan
Calcium 24mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0.08mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 0mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 1mg 31mg Molasses
Potassium 153mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 432mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.04mg 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.015mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.007mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 21.3µg 17.8µg Flan
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.002mg Molasses
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.67mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g Flan
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flan Molasses
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
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Flan
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flan
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flan
Flan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flan
Flan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Flan
Flan is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.